Benoni Beheyt
Belgian cyclist with Tour de France achievements
Born
September 27th, 1940
84 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belgium
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Competed as a professional cyclist from the 1960s to the early 1970s. Participated in multiple Grand Tours, including the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia. Achieved significant success in one-day races, including victories in prestigious competitions. Renowned for exceptional endurance and cycling skills during a prominent era in Belgian cycling.
Competed in the 1965 Tour de France
Won the 1964 Paris-Roubaix
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