Fritz Pfenninger
Fritz Pfenninger (* 15. October 1934 in Zurich ; † 12. May 2001 ) was a Swiss professional - cyclist . With 33 victories between 1954 and 1970, he is one of the most successful six-day drivers.
Athletic career
Fritz Pfenniger, nicknamed "Pfänni", became a professional cycling athlete at the age of 20. In addition to his success in six-day races , he won several titles as European champion in omnium and two-man team driving and twice as Swiss champion in sprint . He scored 19 victories alone alongside legendary Dutchman Peter Post . In 1968 Pfenninger won the Six Days of Montreal together with his namesake, two-time Tour de Suisse winner Louis Pfenninger . In 1972, at the age of 38, Pfenninger came second in the Swiss road championships.
Professional
After finishing his professional cycling career, Pfenninger opened a restaurant. He died in 2001 after a long illness and a liver transplant .
Honors
At the 49th Zurich Six-Day Race in the same year, the Fritz Pfenninger Memorial, won by Bruno Risi and Kurt Betschart , was held in his honor .
successes
- 33 victories in six days;
- 1962: European Omnium Champion (together with Klaus Bugdahl )
- 1964, 1967: Omnium European Champion (together with Peter Post )
Web links
- Fritz Pfenninger in the Radsportseiten.net database
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Pfenninger, Fritz |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss cyclist |
DATE OF BIRTH | October 15, 1934 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Zurich |
DATE OF DEATH | May 12, 2001 |
Place of death | Zurich |