About Klaus Bugdahl
Lived 1934 – 2023 (aged 88). Klaus Bugdahl was a German sport cyclist, track cyclist and athlete.
Klaus Bugdahl (24 November 1934 – August 2023) was a German cyclist who was active between 1954 and 1978 both on the road and track. He won the West German National Road Race in 1958.
On the track, he won several medals at European championships, mostly in the madison event, and competed in 228 six-day races and won 37 of them, nearly all in his native Germany, which places him as one of the ten most successful racers. He completed his last six-day race in 1978 in Milan, aged 43. His racing partners included Eddy Merckx, Patrick Sercu, Rolf Wolfshohl, Rudi Altig, Dieter Kemper and Rik Van Steenbergen.
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Who was Klaus Bugdahl?
German cyclist (1934–2023)
When was Klaus Bugdahl born?
Klaus Bugdahl was born on 24 November 1934 in Berlin.
When did Klaus Bugdahl die?
Klaus Bugdahl died on 5 August 2023 in Wiesbaden.
What was Klaus Bugdahl's occupation?
Klaus Bugdahl was a sport cyclist, track cyclist and athlete.
What nationality was Klaus Bugdahl?
Klaus Bugdahl was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Klaus Bugdahl. https://biography.guide/klaus-bugdahl/
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