About Květoslav Palov
Born 1962. Květoslav Palov is a Czech and Australian sport cyclist.
Květoslav Palov (born 6 December 1962) is a former Czechoslovak and Australian cyclist. He was the first Czech to compete in the Tour de France. He uses the nickname Omar.
Palov was a member of the Czechoslovak national team in the 1980s. He refused to return from Italy where he raced in 1986.
In 1987, he participated as the first Czech in the Tour de France. With a Czechoslovak passport, he raced for the British team ANC-Halfords. He finished the Tour as 103rd.
He raced professionally until 1991 and retired from his racing career in Australia.
He lives and runs a business in Rockhampton, Australia.
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Who is Květoslav Palov?
Czech cyclist
When was Květoslav Palov born?
Květoslav Palov was born on 6 December 1962 in Brno.
What is Květoslav Palov's occupation?
Květoslav Palov is a sport cyclist.
What nationality is Květoslav Palov?
Květoslav Palov is Czech and Australian.
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