Alessandro "Alex" Puzar (born 19 November 1968) is an

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former professional

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racer. He competed in the

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s from 1988 to 2009. Puzar is notable for being a two-time motocross world champion.

Biography

Puzar began his motocross Grand Prix career in 1988 riding a KTM. He was the 1990 F.I.M. world champion in the 250cc class on a

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. In 1995 he won the 125cc motocross world championship on a

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. Along with

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and Alessio Chiodi, Puzar was a member of the winning Italian team in the 2002

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References

1968 births Living people Italian motocross riders People from Ceva Sportspeople from the Province of Cuneo {{Italy-motorcycle-racing-bio-stub