Rudolf Thalhammer (born February 1, 1935) was a former
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road racer from
Austria
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. His best year was in
1961
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* January 3
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when he finished sixth in the 350cc world championship.
Rudi Thalhammer career statistics at MotoGP.com
/ref> He was a three-time Austrian national champion.
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1935 births
Austrian motorcycle racers
250cc World Championship riders
350cc World Championship riders
Isle of Man TT riders
Living people
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