Lauri Aus
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Lauri•Aus |
| Used name | Lauri•Aus |
| Born | 4 November 1970 in Tartu, Tartumaa (EST) |
| Died | 20 July 2003 in Matjama, Tartumaa (EST) |
| Measurements | 179 cm / 75 kg |
| Affiliations | Centrum / 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) | ||||||
| Individual Time Trial, Men (Olympic) | 32 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died when hit by a truck during training.)