Jens Heppner facts for kids
Heppner in 2006
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| Nickname | Heppe | ||
| Born | 23 December 1964 Gera, East Germany |
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| Height | 1.72 m | ||
| Weight | 69 kg (152 lb; 10 st 12 lb) | ||
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| Current team | Retired | ||
| Discipline | Road | ||
| Role | Rider Manager |
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Jens Heppner (born on December 23, 1964) is a German former professional road bicycle racer. He was known for his strong performances in major cycling events.
One of his most memorable moments was wearing the pink jersey during the 2002 Giro d'Italia. The pink jersey is a special shirt worn by the leader of the race. Heppner wore it for several days, showing he was one of the top riders. He also won the German National Road Race in 1994. After his career as a cyclist, he started his own company in Hergenrath, Germany.
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Jens Heppner's Cycling Career
Jens Heppner began his professional cycling journey in 1991. He rode for the Telekom team for ten years, which was a very well-known team in cycling. Heppner was a consistent rider, meaning he often finished well in races.
Early Achievements
Heppner showed his talent early in his career. In 1982, he won the World Junior Team Time Trial Championship. This was a great start for a young cyclist. He continued to achieve good results in various races throughout the 1980s.
Major Race Wins
Jens Heppner had several important victories during his career.
- In 1994, he became the German National Road Race Champion. This meant he was the best road cyclist in Germany that year.
- He also won a stage in the 1998 Tour de France, which is one of the biggest cycling races in the world.
- In 1999, he won the overall title of the Deutschland Tour, a major race in Germany.
Notable Performances
Heppner often placed well in tough races.
- He finished 10th overall in the 1992 Tour de France.
- He also achieved 3rd place in the 1993 Amstel Gold Race, a famous one-day race.
- In 2002, he wore the pink jersey for a significant part of the 2002 Giro d'Italia. This showed his strength and endurance in a Grand Tour race.
Life After Professional Cycling
After retiring from professional cycling, Jens Heppner continued to be involved in the sport. He worked as a team manager for a few years. This allowed him to share his experience with new generations of cyclists. Later, he started his own business.
Images for kids
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The yellow jersey, often worn by race leaders.
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The jersey of the German National Road Race Champion.
External Links
- Jens Heppner at Cycling ArchivesLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Official Tour de France results for Jens Heppner: http://histo.letour.fr/HISTO/us/TDF/coureur/646.html
See also
In Spanish: Jens Heppner para niños
