Gerrit Voorting
Professional Road Racing Cyclist, Cyclist
1923 –
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Who is Gerrit Voorting?
Gerardus "Gerrit" Petrus Voorting is a retired racing cyclist from the Netherlands who was active between 1947 and 1960. He won the silver medal in the individual road race at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. He is the elder brother of Olympic cyclist Adrie Voorting.
In his professional career, Voorting won two Tour de France stages, and wore the yellow jersey for 4 days.
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- Born
- Jan 18, 1923
Velsen - Also known as
- Gerardus Petrus Voorting
- Nationality
- Netherlands
- Profession
- Lived in
- North Holland
- Velsen
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on July 23, 2013
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