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Kris Bosmans

b. 1980

Belgian paralympic bicycle racer

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Born 1980. Kris Bosmans is a Belgian sport cyclist.

Kris Bosmans (born 15 April 1980 in Elsene) is a Belgian cyclist competing in paracycling class C3, road and track disciplines.

Career in sports Kris Bosmans started in cycling sports at the age of 15. He had his first successes in the youth league. In 1998 he suffered a stroke and needed two years to recover. Since then, his right leg, left foot and left hand are handicapped.

In 2008 Bosmans watched a documentary about the paracyclist Jan Boyen who won a bronze medal at the Summer Paralympics 2008. This inspired him to try to become a paracyclist. In 2011 he became the world champion of street racing at the UCI Paracyling Street Racing event. In 2012 he started at the Summer Paralympics in London; in the street race he ended ranked 5th. Since 2010 he has competed at the Belgian National Championships, becoming the Belgian National Champion several times.

In 2016 Bosmans won a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the men's road race C1–3.

In 2018, and 7 years after Roskilde, Bosmans became for the 2nd time world champion, winning the gold medal in the road race C3 at the 2018 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Maniago, Italy. Also in 2028, he won a bronze medal at the 2018 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in the 1 kilometer time trial C3.

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Who is Kris Bosmans?

Belgian paralympic bicycle racer

When was Kris Bosmans born?

Kris Bosmans was born on 15 April 1980 in Ixelles.

What is Kris Bosmans's occupation?

Kris Bosmans is a sport cyclist.

What nationality is Kris Bosmans?

Kris Bosmans is Belgian.

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· Wikipedia: Kris Bosmans

· Wikidata: Q2673692

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