Lauri Aus

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLauri•Aus
Used nameLauri•Aus
Born4 November 1970 in Tartu, Tartumaa (EST)
Died20 July 2003 in Matjama, Tartumaa (EST)
Measurements179 cm / 75 kg
AffiliationsCentrum / Mutuelle de Seine at Marne (FRA) / AG2r Prévoyance (FRA)
NOC Estonia

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 Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1992 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) EST Lauri Aus
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) 5
1996 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) EST Lauri Aus
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) 36
2000 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) EST Lauri Aus
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) DNF
Individual Time Trial, Men (Olympic) 32

Special Notes