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My Take
Jan Ullrich remains, for me, one of cycling's most poignant figures. Born in Rostock in 1973 and raised in East Germany, he was a genuine phenomenon, a Tour de France champion, Olympic gold and silver medalist in Sydney, and winner of the Vuelta a España, twice named Germany's Sportsperson of the Year. His duels in the mountains defined an era. The later doping controversy understandably complicates his legacy, and I do not wave it away. Yet the sheer beauty of that big frame climbing a brutal gradient stays with me. He is a deeply human champion, triumphs and failings included.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jan Ullrich
- Name (Japanese)
- ヤン・ウルリッヒ
- Reading
- やん・うるりっひ
- Born
- December 2, 1973 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Ox
- Origin
- Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- sport cyclist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Silbernes Lorbeerblatt
- 2003 German Sportspersonality of the Year
- 1997 German Sportspersonality of the Year
- 1997 Vélo d'Or
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jan Ullrich born?
Born December 2, 1973 (age 52).
Where is Jan Ullrich from?
Jan Ullrich is from Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
What does Jan Ullrich do?
Jan Ullrich works as sport cyclist.
How tall is Jan Ullrich?
Jan Ullrich is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.