Johan De Muynck
Professional road racing cyclist

Born
May 30th, 1948
77 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belgium
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A former professional road racing cyclist, achieved notable success in the sport during the late 1970s. Primarily competed in Grand Tours, demonstrating endurance and tactical skill. Won the 1978 Paris-Roubaix, a prestigious one-day race, marking a significant milestone in competitive cycling. Also participated in the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia, contributing to a prominent cycling career in Belgium.
Won the 1978 Paris-Roubaix
Competed in the Tour de France
Competed in the Giro d'Italia
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