Albert Van Damme

Albert "Berten" Van Damme (born 1 December 1940) is a former Belgian cyclo-crosser. He won more than 400 individual races, became six times Belgian National Champion and once World Champion, in 1974. His career lasted from 1959 till 1978.

He was active in the same years as the brothers Eric and Roger De Vlaeminck. Together with his own brother, Daniël Van Damme there was a bit of a "battle" between the two families.

The first Albert Van Damme A-cyclocross race was held in October 2011 and was won by Sven Nys.

Major results Source:

1961 9th World cyclo-cross championship 1963 3rd Jaarmarktcross Niel 6th World cyclo-cross championship 1964 5th World cyclo-cross championship 9th Omloop der Zuid-West-Vlaamse Bergen 1965 6th World cyclo-cross championship 1966 3rd Jaarmarktcross Niel 1968 6th World cyclo-cross championship 1970

2nd Jaarmarktcross Niel 1971 1st Jaarmarktcross Niel

1972 4th World cyclo-cross championship 1973 4th World cyclo-cross championship 1974 1st World cyclo-cross championship 1975 1st Jaarmarktcross Niel 5th World cyclo-cross championship 1976 1st Jaarmarktcross Niel 9th World cyclo-cross championship 1977 5th World cyclo-cross championship