Lauri Aus
Lauri Aus
Aus's gravestone in Tartu |
| Personal information |
| Full name |
Lauri Aus |
| Born |
November 4, 1970(1970-11-04)
Tartu, Estonian SSR |
| Died |
July 20, 2003(2003-07-20) (aged 32)
Tartu, Estonia |
| Team information |
| Discipline |
Road |
| Professional team(s) |
1995–1996
1997–2003 |
Mutuelle
Casino |
| Major wins |
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Infobox last updated on
March 14, 2010 |
Lauri Aus (November 4, 1970 in Tartu – July 20, 2003 near Tartu) was an Estonian professional cyclist, who represented his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992. He became a professional in 1995 and rode for several French teams. He was the first Estonian rider to finish the Tour de France in 1997.
Lauri Aus died while training, when he was struck by a drunken driver.
Major Accomplishments
- 1992
- National Road Race Champion
- 5th Olympics Road Race
- 1994
- National time trial Champion
- 1997
- 1st Tour de Limousin, stage 3
- 1st Tour de Limousin, General Classification
- 1st Tour de Pologne, stage 1
- 1998
- 1st Classic Haribo
- 1st Tour de l'Oise, stage 1
- 2nd Tour de l'Oise, General Classification
- 1st Tour de Poitu-Charentes, stage 1
- 1st Tour de Poitu-Charentes, General Classification
- 3rd Tour de Limousin, General Classification
- National Road Race Champion
- National time trial Champion
- 2001
- 1st Tour de Poitu-Charentes, stage 4
- 3rd Tour de Poitu-Charentes, General Classification
- 2003
- 3rd Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen, General Classification
References
| Persondata |
| Name |
Aus, Lauri |
| Alternative names |
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| Short description |
Estonian racing cyclist |
| Date of birth |
November 4, 1970 |
| Place of birth |
Tartu, Estonian SSR |
| Date of death |
July 20, 2003 |
| Place of death |
Tartu, Estonia |