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Dietrich Thurau was born in Frankfurt, Darmstadt Government Region, Germany on November 9, 1954. Public records list Dietrich Thurau as a track cyclist and sport cyclist. The age as of 2026 is 71. Listed accolades include German Sportspersonality of the Year (1977).
My Take
Dietrich Thurau is a genuine cycling legend, and his 1977 Tour de France still gives me chills. As a young rider he won four stages and held the yellow jersey for a long stretch, electrifying his native Germany in the process. Add his victory in Liège–Bastogne–Liège, his Deutschland Tour win, and being named German Sportspersonality of the Year in 1977, and you have a star of the first order. The affectionate nickname Didi suggests a charismatic, crowd-pleasing personality to match the results. Born in Frankfurt in 1954, he belongs to an era of cycling I deeply wish I could have witnessed live.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dietrich Thurau
- Name (Japanese)
- ディートリヒ・テュラウ
- Reading
- でぃーとりひ・てゅらう
- Born
- November 9, 1954 (age 71)
- Origin
- Frankfurt, Darmstadt Government Region, Germany
- Occupation
- track cyclist / sport cyclist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Horse
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1977 German Sportspersonality of the Year
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dietrich Thurau born?
Born November 9, 1954 (age 71).
Where is Dietrich Thurau from?
Dietrich Thurau is from Frankfurt, Darmstadt Government Region, Germany.
What does Dietrich Thurau do?
Dietrich Thurau works as track cyclist, sport cyclist.
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