Jakob Fuglsang
Nationality: Danish
Date of birth: March 22, 1985
Height: 182cm
Weight: 69kg
Team: Astana
Twitter: @jakobfuglsang_official
Having had a lot of success early on in his career from 2009 to 2013, Fuglsang became one of the most consistent and hardest working domestiques in pro cycling.
He started his career as a professional mountain bike racer, before switching to the road to compete for Team Saxo Bank.
The 2017 Critérium du Dauphiné saw Fuglsang take on a nearly forgotten role as he took the reigns of Astana and strove to win the 69th edition of the race besting teammate Fabio Aru, Chris Froome and Richie Porte in an exciting four way fight on the last day. He repeated this victory in 2019, proving that he has what it takes to compete with the best climbers in the world.
Other career highlights include victory at Liége-Bastogne-Liége in 2019 and an 7th place overall at the Tour de France. As he transitioned from super domestique to Grand Tour contender, there are still questions as to whether he can get on the podium at the biggest races.
Latest
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Anti-doping investigators release statement on leaked Jakob Fuglsang and Michele Ferrari report
The anti-doping investigators behind a leaked report have released a statement over allegations that two Astana riders had met with Dr Michele Ferrari.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Leaked report links Jakob Fuglsang to banned doping doctor Michele Ferrari
Alexey Lutsenko is also accused of being present at one alleged meeting between the Dane and the doctor
By Jonny Long Published
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Jakob Fuglsang powers clear of Mikel Landa to take thrilling stage one of Ruta del Sol 2020
Jakob Fuglsang powered clear of Mikel Landa to take victory on his first race day of the year on stage one of the Ruta del Sol 2020.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Vincenzo Nibali and Jakob Fuglsang quash quarrel after weekend war of words
The Dane had accused his rival of pushing harder on a descent during stage eight after being held up by a puncture
By Jonny Long Published
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Alexandre Vinokourov calls for CADF to conduct investigation into leaked Fuglsang report
The Astana general manager also said he respects the UCI's fight against doping in cycling
By Jonny Long Published
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Jakob Fuglsang distances Richie Porte to win Critérium du Dauphiné 2017 overall title
Jakob Fuglsang won the final stage and the overall of the Critérium du Dauphiné after attacking from a lead group with 7.3km remaining on the final climb
By Richard Windsor Published
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Unlucky Jakob Fuglsang was in his best shape ever at Tour de France, say Astana
The Dane was forced to abandon with injury on stage 16
By Gregor Brown Published
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'What makes me the rider I am?': Critérium du Dauphiné winner Jakob Fuglsang on what's behind his success
Danish rider Jakob Fuglsang sits down with CW to talk about whether nature or nurture is behind his success, and how he has changed as a rider.
By Hugh Gladstone Published
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Jakob Fuglsang suffers fractures to elbow and wrist in Tour de France crash
Jakob Fuglsang (Astana) has been diagnosed with fractures to his elbow and wrist after a crash on stage 11 of the 2017 Tour de France.
By Henry Robertshaw Published