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Květoslav Palov
Czech cyclist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Květoslav Palov (born 6 December 1962)[1] is a former Czechoslovak and Australian cyclist. He was the first Czech to compete in the Tour de France. He uses the nickname Omar.[2]
Palov was a member of the Czechoslovak national team in the 1980s.[3] He refused to return from Italy where he raced in 1986.[4]
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.[5]
He raced professionally until 1991 and retired from his racing career in Australia.[1]
He lives and runs a business in Rockhampton, Australia.[2]
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