Jan Engels

Jan Engels or Jean Engels (11 May 1922, Sint-Genesius-Rode – 17 April 1972, Heverlee) is a former Belgian professional road bicycle racer. He was professional from 1945 to 1952 and won 7 victories. He wore the yellow jersey in the 1948 Tour de France.[1] His victories included the 1945 edition of Liège–Bastogne–Liège,

Jan Engels
Personal information
Full nameJan Engels
Nicknamede Krol
Born(1922-05-11)11 May 1922
Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium
Died17 April 1972(1972-04-17) (aged 49)
Heverlee, Belgium
Team information
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Major wins
Liège–Bastogne–Liège (1945)

Major results

1944
Pamel
1945
GP des Ardennes
Liège–Bastogne–Liège
Sint-Genesius-Rode
1947
Roubaix–Huy
1948
Tour de France:
Wore yellow jersey for one day

References

  1. "35ème Tour de France 1948" (in French). Memoire du cyclisme. Archived from the original on 1 March 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2015. Jan Engels


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