| Květoslav Palov | |
| Fullname: | Květoslav Palov |
| Nickname: | Omar |
| Birth Date: | 1962 12, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Brno, Czechoslovakia |
| Currentteam: | Retired |
| Discipline: | Road |
| Role: | Rider |
| Amateuryears1: | 1981-1986 |
| Amateurteam1: | Dukla Brno |
| Proyears1: | 1987 |
| Proteam1: | ANC-Halfords |
| Proyears2: | 1988 |
| Proteam2: | S.E.F.B. - Tönissteine |
| Proyears3: | 1989 |
| Proteam3: | Repco Cycles |
Květoslav Palov (born 6 December 1962)[1] is a former Czechoslovak and Australian cyclist.
He was the first Czech to compete in the Tour de France. He uses the nickname Omar.[2]
Palov was a member of the Czechoslovak national team in the 1980s.[3] He refused to return from Italy where he raced in 1986.[4]
In 1987, he participated as the first Czech in the Tour de France. With a Czechoslovak passport, he raced for the British team ANC-Halfords. He finished the Tour as 103rd.[5]
He raced professionally until 1991 and retired from his racing career in Australia.
He lives and runs a business in Rockhampton, Australia.[2]