1968 58 years ago Notable Births July 5

Alex Zülle, Swiss cyclist

On July 5, in the year 1968, Alex Zülle, Swiss cyclist. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of July 5, one of 424 recorded events on this date across all of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Alex Zülle. Learn more below.

Alex Zülle is a Swiss former professional road bicycle racer. During the 1990s he was one of the most successful cyclists in the world, winning the 1996 and 1997 Vuelta a España, taking second place in the 1995 and the 1999 Tour de France. He was world time-trial champion in Lugano in 1996. He admitted doping with EPO and raced for the three most notorious doping teams in 1997–9.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on July 5, 1968 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 17 March 2026.

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