About Klaus Ampler
Lived 1940 – 2016 (aged 75). Klaus Ampler was a German sport cyclist, journalist and athlete.
Klaus Ampler (15 November 1940 – 6 May 2016) was a German cyclist. His sporting career began with SC DHfK Leipzig. He competed for East Germany in the team time trial at the 1968 Summer Olympics. He won the peace race in 1963. He won the DDR Rundfahrt in 1962 and 1963. Ampler died at a nursing home in Leipzig on 6 May 2016 at the age of 75. He was the father of Uwe Ampler, who became a professional cyclist and was coached by his father in the 1980s.
Books
Klaus Ampler: Schweiß. Autobiographie. Gotha, 2005. (German)
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Who was Klaus Ampler?
German cyclist (1940-2016)
When was Klaus Ampler born?
Klaus Ampler was born on 15 November 1940 in Malbork.
When did Klaus Ampler die?
Klaus Ampler died on 6 May 2016 in Leipzig.
What was Klaus Ampler's occupation?
Klaus Ampler was a sport cyclist, journalist and athlete.
What nationality was Klaus Ampler?
Klaus Ampler was German.
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