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Klaus-Peter Thaler






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Klaus-Peter Thaler
Klaus-Peter Thaler (2016)
Personal information
Full nameKlaus-Peter Thaler
Born (1949-05-14) 14 May 1949 (age 75)
Eckmannshausen, Germany
Team information
Current teamRetired
DisciplineRoad, Cyclo-cross
RoleRider
Professional teams
1977Teka
1978-1979TI–Raleigh
1980Teka
1981Puch-Wolber
1982Puch-Eorotex
1983-1988Individual sponsor
Major wins
World champion cyclo-cross 1985 and 1987

Medal record

Representing  Germany
Men's cyclo-cross
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1985 Münich Elite Men's Race
Gold medal – first place 1987 Mladá Boleslav Elite Men's Race
Silver medal – second place 1980 Wetzikon Elite Men's Race
Bronze medal – third place 1978 Amorebieta-Etxano Elite Men's Race
Bronze medal – third place 1983 Birmingham Elite Men's Race

Klaus-Peter Thaler (born 14 May 1949 in Eckmannshausen, North Rhine-Westphalia) is a former professional cyclist whose career spanned from 1976 to 1988, he was successful in road-racing and cyclo-cross. He was world cyclo-cross champion twice as amateur and twice as professional[1] and German champion eight times.

Biography[edit]

Thaler studied at the University of Siegen.[2] In 1976, Thaler entered the Olympic Games, in the road race. He finished in ninth place.[3] He turned professional one year later.

In the 1978 Tour de France, Thaler led the race for two days,[4] after his team won the team time trial.[5]

Thaler organises the Tour of Hope bicycle charity ride, and was given the Pierre de Coubertin medal for that in 2005.[6]

Career achievements[edit]

Major results[edit]

Source:[7]

Tour de France results[edit]

Source:[8]

References[edit]

  • ^ "Klaus-Peter Thaler Olympic Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  • ^ Ex-Weltmeister Thaler feiert 60. Geburtstag
  • ^ McGann, Bill; McGann, Carol (2008). The Story of the Tour de France. Dog Ears publisher. p. 113. ISBN 978-1-59858-608-4.
  • ^ The Rotarian, January 2006
  • ^ Klaus-Peter ThaleratCycling Archives
  • ^ "The Tour - Klaus-Peter Thaler". Archived from the original on 9 July 2010. Retrieved 9 February 2010.

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Klaus-Peter_Thaler&oldid=1226370544"

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