Edward Van Dijck

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Eduard Van Dijck , also Edward Van Dijck , Ward Van Dijck and wrongly Edouard Van Dyck (born March 22, 1918 in Herent , † April 22, 1977 in Leuven ) was a Belgian racing cyclist in the 1940s.

Career

His most significant victory was winning the Tour of Spain in 1947. A year later, he won a stage in the Tour de France .

Most important victories

  • 1943 winner of the Grand Prix de Wallonie
  • 1947 winner of the Tour of Spain including the 22nd stage
  • 1948 winner of the 16th stage of the Tour de France

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personal data
SURNAME Van Dijck, Edward
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Van Dijck, Eduard; Van Dijck, Ward; Van Dyck, Edouard
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Belgian cyclist
DATE OF BIRTH March 22, 1918
PLACE OF BIRTH Herent
DATE OF DEATH April 22, 1977
Place of death Lions