Igor Abakoumov (born 30 May 1981 in Berdyansk, Ukraine)[2] is a Belgian former professional road bicycle racer of Ukrainian origin. Abakoumov became a naturalized Belgian citizen on 15 September 2001. He turned professional in 2002. Abakumov was left in limbo by his former team, Astana, when the sponsors pulled the plug on funds following a drugs scandal.[3] He last rode for the ISD Continental Team.

Igor Abakoumov
Riding the prologue of the Tour de Romandie 2007
Personal information
Full nameIgor Abakoumov
Born (1981-05-30) 30 May 1981 (age 43)
Berdyansk, Ukraine
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lb)
Team information
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Rider typeSprinter
Professional teams
2002–2003Van Hemert Groep
2004Chocolade Jacques–Wincor Nixdorf
2005–2006Jartazi Granville Team
2007Astana
2008Mitsubishi–Jartazi
2009ISD
2010ISD Continental Team[1]

Major results

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References

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  1. ^ (in Russian) АБАКУМОВ Игорь (велоспорт, шоссе) Archived 27 September 2010 at the Wayback Machine, ISD Continental Team
  2. ^ "Igor Abakoumov". Cycling Website. Archived from the original on 11 October 2008.
  3. ^ "Astana riders in limbo". Cycling News. 26 November 2007.