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Revision as of 11:21, 8 March 2021
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Katsuaki Matsumoto (松本勝明, Matsumoto Katsuaki, born 5 March 1928 in Kyoto Prefecture) was a Japanese professional 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. Ater 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
- ^ 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
- Katsuaki Matsumoto at Cycling Archives