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Katsuaki Matsumoto | |
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| Born | 5 March 1928 Kyoto Prefecture, Japan |
| Died | 6 March 2021 (aged 93) Kyoto Prefecture, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation | track cyclist |
| Known for | keirin racing |
| Awards | Japan Professional Sports Grand Prize (1972) |
Katsuaki Matsumoto (松本勝明, Matsumoto Katsuaki, 5 March 1928 in Kyoto Prefecture – 6 March 2021) was a Japanese professional track racing cyclist.[1]
Matsumoto is the leading all-time winner amongst professional Keirin track racers with a career total of 1341 wins.[2]
Matsumoto started as a cyclist in 1949, and won the national keirin championships in 1954 and 1955. He retired from racing on 1 October 1981. After retirement he trained young cyclists. He became an honorary citizen of Kyoto in 1987.[3]
Matsumoto died on 6 March 2021 from lymphoma.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Archives, Cycling. "Katsuaki Matsumoto". www.cyclingarchives.com.
- ^ "選手全般". www.iris.dti.ne.jp.
- ^ a b "「競輪の神様」松本勝明さんが９３歳で死去 通算１３４１勝の不滅の大記録". スポーツ報知. 7 March 2021.
External links[edit]
- Katsuaki Matsumoto at Cycling Archives
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