Germain Derycke

Cycling, Cyclist

1929 – 1978

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Who was Germain Derycke?

Germain Derycke was a Belgian road bicycle racer. Derycke was a classics specialist. In his second year as a professional he came second in Liège–Bastogne–Liège. In 1953 he won Paris–Roubaix. He twice stood on the podium at the world road race championship, second to Fausto Coppi in 1953 and third in 1955 behind Stan Ockers and Jean-Pierre Schmitz.

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Born
Nov 2, 1929
Bellegem
Nationality
  • Belgium
Died
Jan 13, 1978
Kortrijk

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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