Jacques Geus

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Jacques Geus (born February 22, 1920 in Laeken , † July 13, 1991 in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode ) was a Belgian cyclist and national champion in cycling .

Athletic career

Geus won the Belgian championship road race of amateurs in 1938 (before Omer Tack ) and 1939 (before Willy Parmentier ). In 1941 he transferred to the Independent Camp . From 1942 to 1956 he was active as a professional driver. In 1947 he was runner-up among the professionals behind Émile Masson jr. His most important victories were the Paris – Limoges races in 1946 and the Wallonie GP in 1949. He also won other races in Belgium and France . In 1949 he was 27th in the overall standings at his only start in the Tour de France .

Professional

After his career he ran a café in Brussels .

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personal data
SURNAME Geus, Jacques
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Belgian cyclist
DATE OF BIRTH February 22, 1920
PLACE OF BIRTH Laeken
DATE OF DEATH July 13, 1991
Place of death Saint-Josse-ten-Noode