Friebe, Daniel
Jan Ullrich: The Best There Never Was
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509801572
- author:
- Friebe, Daniel
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 24.2 x 16.2 x 4.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, Cycling, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jan Ullrich: The Best There Never Was In 1997, Jan Ullrich announced himself to the world by dominating the first mountain stage of the Tour de France. His impressive display sent shockwaves throughout the cycling world and earned him headlines such as 'The New Giant.' He went on to become Germany's first ever Tour winner, storming to victory in that edition by almost ten minutes. Ullrich was hailed as a future champion and voted Germany's most popular sportsperson of all time. However, despite his impressive career and rivalry with Lance Armstrong, the boy from East Germany remained an enigma. Now, Daniel Friebe delves into the life of this complex figure, exploring what made him tick and why he never quite lived up to his promise. This biography offers a fresh perspective on one of cycling's most fascinating figures, shedding new light on Ullrich's remarkable career and enduring legacy.