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Lauri Aus

Full name: Lauri Aus
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10" (179 cm)
Weight: 165 lbs (75 kg)
Born: November 4, 1970 in Tartu, Tartumaa, Estonia
Died: July 20, 2003 in Matjama, Tartumaa, Estonia
Affiliations: Centrum / Mutuelle de Seine at Marne (FRA) / AG2r Prévoyance (FRA)
Country: EST Estonia
Sport: Cycling

Biography

Lauri Aus was a decent sprinter, and managed a 5th place in the 1992 Olympic road race as second of the pack behind future top sprinter Erik Zabel. He turned pro in 1995, always riding for French teams, supporting his compatriot Jaan Kirsipuu in winning several Tour de France stages. Aus himself won various races, but only in minor competition; his most important wins were the 2000 Estonian titles in both the road race and time trial. In 2003, he was killed while training, struck by a drunk driver.

Results

Games Age City Sport Event Team NOC Rank Medal
1992 Summer 21 Barcelona Cycling Men's Road Race, Individual Estonia EST 5
1996 Summer 25 Atlanta Cycling Men's Road Race, Individual Estonia EST 36
2000 Summer 29 Sydney Cycling Men's Road Race, Individual Estonia EST AC DNF
2000 Summer 29 Sydney Cycling Men's Individual Time Trial Estonia EST 32

Men's Road Race, Individual

Event History
Games Age City Sport Country Phase Unit Rank M
1992 Summer 21 Barcelona Cycling Estonia Final Standings 5 at 0:35
1996 Summer 25 Atlanta Cycling Estonia Final Standings 36 at 2:49
2000 Summer 29 Sydney Cycling Estonia Final Standings AC DNF

Men's Individual Time Trial

Event History
Games Age City Sport Country Phase Unit Rank T
2000 Summer 29 Sydney Cycling Estonia Final Standings 32 1-02:16.275