Vladimir Pulnikov is a Ukrainian

Ukraine

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 former road racing cyclist.

He debuted in the amateur categories for Soviet Union

Soviet Union

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. As a professional, his best results include a 4th place overall in the 1990 Giro d'Italia

1990 Giro d'Italia

The 1990 Giro d'Italia of cycling, the 73rd running of the race, was held from 18 May to 6 June 1990. It covered 3,450 km, for a total of 21 stages, and was completed at an average speed of 37.609 km/h....

, a 10th overall place at the tour de France

Tour de France

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 in 1993

1993 Tour de France

The 1993 Tour de France was the 80th Tour de France, taking place July 3 to July 25, 1993. It consisted of 20 stages, over 3714.3 km, ridden at an average speed of 38.709 km/h....

 and 1994

1994 Tour de France

The 1994 Tour de France was the 81st Tour de France and included two stages in England , Stage 4, Dover to Brighton and Stage 5, around Portsmouth. It took place July 2 to July 24, 1994...

, and a second place overall at the 1994 Tour de Suisse

Tour de Suisse

The Tour de Suisse is a UCI World Tour stage race held annually in June. The race debuted in 1933 and has evolved in timing, duration and sponsorship. With the Critérium du Dauphiné, it is a proving ground for the Tour de France, and part of the UCI World Ranking calendar...

and the stage victory in the Giro.

Poulnikov retired from professional cycling in 1998.

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