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Jean "Bim" Kirchen (born December 13, 1919 in Hostert , † November 30, 2010 in Luxembourg ) was a Luxembourg cyclist .

Athletic career

Jean Kirchen was a professional cyclist from 1942 to 1953. During this time he competed five times in the Tour de France ; twice, in 1948 and 1950 , he finished fifth. In 1952 he won the overall ranking of the Tour of Luxembourg and was sixth in the Tour of Germany .

In 1946 Kirchen was Luxembourgish champion in road racing, in 1951 he won both national titles, the road race and the individual time trial . In 1948 and 1952 he was also national champion in the cyclo-cross race .

Familiar

Jean Kirchen is the great-uncle of the cyclist Kim Kirchen .

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personal data
SURNAME Kirchen, Jean
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Kirchen, Bim (nickname)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Luxembourgish cyclist
DATE OF BIRTH December 13, 1919
PLACE OF BIRTH Hostert
DATE OF DEATH November 30, 2010
Place of death Luxembourg