Is there a connection between them beyond "They're both European former pro cyclists"?
Did person 1 change nationality?
Was person 1 born in another country than his nationality?
Is there a connection between them beyond "They're both European former pro cyclists"? There's a reason why I've paired them, yes
Did person 1 change nationality? No
Was person 1 born in another country than his nationality? No
Did person 2 almost win a race Rolf Sørensen had previously won?
Did Rolf Sørensen almost win a race person 2 would later go on to win?
Did they both almost win (different editions of) the same race?
Did person 2 almost win a race Rolf Sørensen had previously won? Yes
Did Rolf Sørensen almost win a race person 2 would later go on to win? No
Did they both almost win (different editions of) the same race? No