Arie den Hartog

Dutch road bicycle racer, World Championship medalist

Arie den Hartog - Dutch road bicycle racer, World Championship medalist
Born

April 23rd, 1941
83 years ago

Died

2018
7 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Born in the Netherlands, a professional road bicycle racer participated in numerous international competitions throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Achievements included competing in the Tour de France and securing victories in various national and international races. The racer earned a bronze medal at the World Road Championships, showcasing talent in both team and individual events. Retirement from professional racing occurred in the early 1980s, after which involvement in cycling continued through coaching and promoting the sport within the community.

Bronze medal at the 1968 World Road Championships

Participation in the 1964 and 1966 Tour de France

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