Vlad Dascălu

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Vlad Dascălu (born 17 December 1997) is a Romanian cross-country mountain biker.[1][2]

Vlad Dascălu
Vlad Dascălu in 2019
Personal information
Born (1997-12-17) 17 December 1997 (age 26)
Fălticeni, Romania
Team information
Current teamTrek Factory Racing
DisciplineCross-country
RoleRider
Professional teams
2018–2019Brújula Bike Racing Team
2020–Trek Factory Racing
Major wins
Mountain bike
European XC Championships (2023)
Medal record
Representing  Romania
Men's mountain bike racing
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 Mont-Sainte-Anne U23 Cross-country
European Games
Gold medal – first place 2023 Kraków-Małopolska Cross-country
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 Brno U23 Cross-country
Gold medal – first place 2023 Krynica-Zdrój Cross-country

Dascălu began cycling at the age of 14 with downhill competitions, before switching to cross country.[3]

Major results

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2018
1st   Cross-country, National Championships
UCI Under-23 XCO World Cup
1st Nové Město
2019
1st   Cross-country, UCI World Under-23 Championships
1st   Cross-country, UEC European Under-23 Championships
1st   Cross-country, National Championships
1st   Overall UCI Under-23 XCO World Cup
1st Nové Město
1st Vallnord
1st Les Gets
1st Val di Sole
2021
1st   Cross-country, National Championships
UCI XCO World Cup
2nd Snowshoe
2022
UCI XCO World Cup
2nd Nové Město
3rd Petrópolis
3rd Albstadt
UCI XCC World Cup
2nd Leogang
2nd Snowshoe
3rd Vallnord
2023
1st   Cross-country, UEC European Championships
UCI XCO World Cup
3rd Val di Sole
3rd Les Gets
5th Cross-country, UCI World Championships

Doping violation

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In May 21, 2024 Dascălu received a 17 month suspension for Anti-Doping Whereabouts rule violations.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Vlad Dascalu". UCI.org. Union Cycliste International. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Vlad Dascalu". mtbcrosscountry.com. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Vlad Dascalu Athlete Profile". Redbull.com. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Vlad Dascalu Gets 17 Month Suspension for Anti-Doping Whereabouts Rule Violations". Pinkbike. 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-05-24.