Nationality: Danish
Date of birth: March 22, 1985
Weight: 69kg
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.
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Jakob Fuglsang powers clear of Mikel Landa to take thrilling stage one of Ruta del Sol 2020Jakob 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.
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Jakob Fuglsang and Alexey Lutsenko respond to claims they met with Michele FerrariJakob Fuglsang and Alexey Lutsenko have both responded to the claims they have met with disgraced doping doctor Michele Ferrari.
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Michele Ferrari denies links to Jakob Fuglsang and AstanaThe Italian doctor also said he has never been on a scooter in his life so couldn't have motor-paced the Danish rider, as allegations have claimed
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Astana release statement responding to Jakob Fuglsang allegationsAstana have released a statement responding to allegations centred around their Danish star Jakob Fuglsang.
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Leaked report links Jakob Fuglsang to banned doping doctor Michele FerrariAlexey Lutsenko is also accused of being present at one alleged meeting between the Dane and the doctor
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Jakob Fuglsang to target Giro d'Italia 2020 and support Miguel Ángel López at Tour de FranceThe Dane will also once again target the Ardennes classics after winning his first Monument in 2019
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Jakob Fuglsang extends contract with AstanaJakob Fuglsang has extended his contract with Astana, having ridden the best season of his career.
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Jakob Fuglsang facing further spell out of racing after criterium crashAstana rider Jakob Fuglsang crashed in a criterium race and broke his collarbone
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Jakob Fuglsang distances Richie Porte to win Critérium du Dauphiné 2017 overall titleJakob 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
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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.
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Vincenzo Nibali and Jakob Fuglsang quash quarrel after weekend war of wordsThe Dane had accused his rival of pushing harder on a descent during stage eight after being held up by a puncture
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Alexandre Vinokourov calls for CADF to conduct investigation into leaked Fuglsang reportThe Astana general manager also said he respects the UCI's fight against doping in cycling
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Unlucky Jakob Fuglsang was in his best shape ever at Tour de France, say AstanaThe Dane was forced to abandon with injury on stage 16
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'What makes me the rider I am?': Critérium du Dauphiné winner Jakob Fuglsang on what's behind his successDanish 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.
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Jakob Fuglsang suffers fractures to elbow and wrist in Tour de France crashJakob Fuglsang (Astana) has been diagnosed with fractures to his elbow and wrist after a crash on stage 11 of the 2017 Tour de France.
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Jakob Fuglsang has been offered to Movistar as Spanish team faces squad overhaul, according to reportsFuglsang is one of a number of high-profile names being mentioned in what is set to be a revolving door of a transfer window for the Spanish team
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Jakob Fuglsang returns to racing at Vuelta a España as Astana take strong squadMiguel Ángel López, who finished on the podium last year, will also feature
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Jakob Fuglsang narrowly beats Richie Porte and Chris Froome to win Critérium du Dauphiné stage sixDanish rider edges out Richie Porte and Chris Froome in a tight sprint for the line at the Critérium du Dauphiné
