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Oscar Freire - 10 things to know with detail

• Oscar Freire is a retired Brazilian professional road racing cyclist, born on February 23, 1971, in Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil.
• Freire is considered one of the most successful sprinters in the history of cycling, winning the UCI Road World Championships three times (1999, 2001, 2004) and the Milan-San Remo classic three times (2004, 2007, 2010).
• Freire turned professional in 1998 with the Vitalicio Seguros team and went on to ride for teams such as Mapei-Quick-Step, Rabobank, and Katusha before retiring in 2012.
• He was known for his ability to excel in one-day races and sprint finishes, often outmaneuvering his rivals with his tactical prowess and explosive acceleration.
• Freire's victories at the UCI Road World Championships in 1999, 2001, and 2004 make him one of only six riders to have won the rainbow jersey three times in the road race discipline.
• In addition to his World Championships and Milan-San Remo victories, Freire also won stages at prestigious races such as the Tour de France, Vuelta a España, and Giro d'Italia during his career.
• Freire's success in cycling earned him the nickname "The Cat" due to his agility and quick reflexes in the sprint finishes.
• Despite his success in one-day races, Freire also showed his versatility by competing in stage races and helping his team leaders in Grand Tours like the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia.
• Freire retired from professional cycling in 2012 after a career that spanned over 15 years and included multiple victories at the highest level of the sport.
• After retiring, Freire has remained involved in cycling as a coach and mentor to young riders, passing on his knowledge and experience to the next generation of cyclists.