![]() Tonkov in 2005 | |
Personal information | |
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Full name | Pavel Sergeyevich Tonkov |
Nickname | The Tsar |
Born | Izhevsk, Soviet Union | 9 February 1969
Team information | |
Current team | Retired |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Rider type | All-rounder |
Professional teams | |
1992 | Russ |
1992–1995 | Lampre |
1996 | Ceramiche Panaria–Vinavil |
1997–2000 | Mapei |
2001 | Mercury–Viatel |
2002 | Lampre–Daikin |
2003 | CCC-Polsat |
2004 | Vini Caldirola-Nobili Rubinetterie |
2005 | Team LPR |
Major wins | |
Grand Tours
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Pavel Sergeyevich Tonkov (Павел Сергеевич Тонков; born 9 February 1969 in Izhevsk)[1] is a former professional road racing cyclist from Russia. His talents were first showcased when winning the world junior title as part of the Soviet Union team in 1987. This alerted the world to his talents, and he turned pro in 1992 with the RUSS-Baïkal team.