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Facts

Born December 6, 1982 (age 43) • Madrid • Spain
Awards And Honors Giro d’Italia (2015) • Tour de France (2009) • Giro d’Italia (2008) • Tour de France (2007)

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Alberto Contador wearing the yellow jersey holds a Spanish flag above his head and smiles after winning the Tour de France, with a crowd in the background.
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