Oleg Petrovich Chuzhda


Oleg Petrovich Chuzhda or Czougeda, born July 23, 1963, in Kiev, Ukraine, is a former Soviet/Ukrainian cyclist. After a distinguished amateur career, he turned professional in 1990. He is the father of Ukrainian professional cyclist Oleg Chuzhda, Jr., who has been racing since 2005.

Career

In 1981, he finished second in the junior world championship. The following year he was a member of the Soviet team competing in the team time trial in the UCI World Championships. The team came third at the 1982 championships and first in 1983. Czougeda also won the 1984 Milk Race.

Major results

;1981
;1982
;1983
;1984
;1985
;1986
;1992

Distinction

1983: Master Emeritus sports of the Soviet Union