About Adrie Voorting
Lived 1931 – 1961 (aged 30). Adrie Voorting was a Dutch track cyclist and sport cyclist.
Adrianus ("Adri" or "Adrie") Voorting (15 February 1931 – 1 August 1961) was a road bicycle and track cyclist from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. There he was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the men's 4,000 m team pursuit, alongside Jan Plantaz, Daan de Groot and Jules Maenen. In the individual road race Voorting ended up in 49th place.
He died a few days after a traffic accident, aged 30. His elder brother Gerrit was also an Olympic cyclist.
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Who was Adrie Voorting?
Dutch racing cyclist (1931-1961)
When was Adrie Voorting born?
Adrie Voorting was born on 15 February 1931 in Haarlem.
When did Adrie Voorting die?
Adrie Voorting died on 1 August 1961 in Bergen op Zoom.
What was Adrie Voorting's occupation?
Adrie Voorting was a track cyclist and sport cyclist.
What nationality was Adrie Voorting?
Adrie Voorting was Dutch.
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