Gerrit Voorting
Dutch cyclist, road racing champion
Born
January 18th, 1923
102 years ago
Died
January 30th, 2015
10 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Competed in road cycling events during the mid-20th century. Achieved notable success in national and international competitions. Secured the title of national road champion in the Netherlands multiple times. Participated in prestigious races including the Tour de France, contributing to the sport's popularity in the region.
Won multiple national road cycling championships
Competed in the Tour de France
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