Joseph Wauters (cyclist)

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Joseph "Jef" Wauters (born February 19, 1906 in Huizingen , † August 8, 1975 in Brussels ) was a Belgian cyclist .

Joseph Wauters was a professional from 1925 to 1932. During this time he was twice - in 1929 and 1930 - Belgian road champion. In a Belgian encyclopedia from 1979 he is described as "de snelste wegsprinter aller tijden". In 1929 he also won the Critérium des Aiglons and the Scheldt Prize in Flanders . In 1931 he won two stages of the Tour of Germany . He also drove six six- day races ; In 1930 he finished second in Brussels with René Vermandel .

After retiring as an active racing driver, Wauters opened a café in Alsemberg , but kept in touch with the cycling scene by working as a Derny - pacemaker , etc. a. near Bordeaux-Paris , operated.

literature

  • Herman Laitem, Jozef Hamels: De Tricolore Trui. 1882-2007. 125 Jaar Belgian Campaign Schappen. Pinguin Productions et al., Balegem et al. 2008, ISBN 978-90-73322-21-9 , p. 78f.

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SURNAME Wauters, Joseph
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Wauters, Jef
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Belgian cyclist
DATE OF BIRTH February 19, 1906
PLACE OF BIRTH Huizingen
DATE OF DEATH August 8, 1975
Place of death Brussels