About Petra de Bruin
Born 1962. Petra de Bruin is a Dutch sport cyclist and track cyclist.
Petra de Bruin (born 22 February 1962 ) is a Dutch former cyclist.
UCI Track Cycling World Championships In 1979 Petra de Bruin won the road race at the World Cycling Championships. She came third in 3 km pursuit at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in 1980.
Dutch Sportsman of the year Petra de Bruin was selected as Dutch Sportsman of the year.
After retirement Petra de Bruin has spoken about the years of sexual abuse she endured as a young cyclist, stating that she had a lot of grief every day because of it
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Petra de Bruin?
Dutch racing cyclist
When was Petra de Bruin born?
Petra de Bruin was born on 22 February 1962 in Nieuwkoop.
What is Petra de Bruin's occupation?
Petra de Bruin is a sport cyclist and track cyclist.
What nationality is Petra de Bruin?
Petra de Bruin is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Petra de Bruin. https://biography.guide/petra-de-bruin/
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