About Pavel Tonkov
Born 1969. Pavel Tonkov is a Russian sport cyclist.
Pavel Sergeyevich Tonkov (; born 9 February 1969) is a former professional road racing cyclist from Russia. His talents were first showcased when winning the world junior title as part of the Soviet Union team in 1987. This alerted the world to his talents, and he turned pro in 1992 with the RUSS-Baïkal team.
Professional career
His biggest success was the overall win in the 1996 Giro d'Italia. He went on to place 2nd in the following two editions of the Italian race and all total he placed in the top 5 of the Giro on seven occasions. He also had two top 5 performances in the Vuelta and while he entered the Tour de France on three occasions he never completed one.
He won the 1995 Tour de Suisse and the 1997 Tour de Romandie. He placed 3rd overall in the 2000 Vuelta a España. |group="N" — — — — —
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Pavel Tonkov?
Russian cyclist
When was Pavel Tonkov born?
Pavel Tonkov was born on 9 February 1969 in Izhevsk.
What is Pavel Tonkov's occupation?
Pavel Tonkov is a sport cyclist.
What nationality is Pavel Tonkov?
Pavel Tonkov is Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pavel Tonkov. https://biography.guide/pavel-tonkov/
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