Georges Ronsse
Cyclist and cycling team manager
Born
March 4th, 1906
119 years ago
Died
1969
56 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belgium
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A Belgian cyclist and cycling team manager, this individual competed in the Tour de France and achieved success in national and international cycling events. After retiring from competitive cycling, took on roles in team management, contributing to the development and organization of cycling teams and events in Belgium.
Competed in the Tour de France
Managed various cycling teams
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