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Uwe Ampler
East German racing cyclist.
Life and work
The story behind the role.
East German racing cyclist.
Uwe Ampler (born 11 October 1964) is a retired track and road cyclist who competed for East Germany at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he won the gold medal in the men's team time trial, alongside Jan Schur, Mario Kummer, and Maik Landsmann. Ampler won the Peace Race in 1987, 1988, 1989 and 1998. In August 1999 he tested positive for steroids during the Sachsen Tour and admitted he was doping. His father, Klaus Ampler, was also a famous cyclist. Also his son Rick Ampler (* 1989) was cyclist.
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Achievements and distinctions
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East German racing cyclist.
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Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold
- 03
Star of People's Friendship
Career and education
Teams and organisations
PDM · Histor-Sigma · T-Mobile · Mróz-Active Jet · Agro-Adler Brandenburg
Major competitions and events
cycling at the 1988 Summer Olympics – men's individual road race · cycling at the 1988 Summer Olympics – men's team time trial · 1990 UCI Road World Rankings · 1991 UCI Road World Rankings
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