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Dutch cyclist (born 1957) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peter Johannes Gertrudis Winnen (born 5 September 1957) is a Dutch former road racing cyclist. He competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in road racing and finished in 26th place.[1] After the Games he turned professional in 1981. Among his 14 victories were two stages at Alpe d'Huez in the Tour de France and a national championship. He came third in the Tour de France in 1983.
Personal information | |
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Full name | Peter Winnen |
Born | Venray, Netherlands | 5 September 1957
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) |
Team information | |
Current team | Retired |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Professional teams | |
1980 | IJsboerke |
1981–1982 | Capri Sonne |
1983 | TI–Raleigh |
1984–1989 | Panasonic |
1990–1991 | Buckler–Colnago–Decca |
Major wins | |
Grand Tours
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On the Dutch TV-show Reporter, Steven Rooks, Maarten Ducrot and Winnen admitted taking doping in their careers. Winnen talked about his Tour in 1986. "I was very bad and had the choice: go back to home or to provide me with testosterone." – Winnen reached Paris. During his career with Raleigh, Panasonic and Buckler, Winnen used testosterone, amphetamines and corticosteroids.[2]
— | Did not compete |
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DNF | Did not finish |
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