Jean Weiss
Johann August "Jean" Weiss (born November 1, 1890 in Großauheim near Hanau ; † January 21, 1978 there ) was a German racing cyclist .
Jean Weiss was a professional cyclist from 1909 to 1927 and was one of the best German professional cyclists on the track after the First World War . In 1919 and 1921 he finished second in the German Stayer Championship , and in 1920 third. He started as a works driver for the nearby Opel plant , which contractually obliged him to "[...] lead a decent lifestyle for the duration of this agreement and always stand up for the reputation of Adam Opel in Rüsselsheim".
Weiss was a trained lathe operator. After finishing his cycling career, however, he remained connected to the Opel plant and opened a car dealership with a workshop in his home town of Großauheim as an Opel dealer.
Individual evidence
- ↑ opelweiss.de ( Memento of the original dated November 1, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
Web links
- Jean Weiss in the Radsportseiten.net database
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Weiss, Jean |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Weiss, Johann August |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German racing cyclist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 1, 1890 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Grossauheim |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 21, 1978 |
| Place of death | Hanau - Großauheim |