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Arie van Vliet

1916 – 2001

Dutch sprint cyclist

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About Arie van Vliet

Lived 1916 – 2001 (aged 85). Arie van Vliet was a Dutch track cyclist and sport cyclist.

Arie Gerrit van Vliet (18 March 1916 – 9 July 2001) was a Dutch sprint cyclist. Between 1934 and 1957, he won 13 medals at world championships, including four gold medals, and set several world records in sprint events, despite the interruption by World War II.

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Important facts

Birth century
Awards
Dutch cyclist of the year
Also known as
Arie Gerrit van Vliet

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Arie van Vliet's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Arie van Vliet?

Dutch sprint cyclist (1916–2001)

When was Arie van Vliet born?

Arie van Vliet was born on 18 March 1916 in Woerden.

When did Arie van Vliet die?

Arie van Vliet died on 10 July 2001 in Woerden.

What was Arie van Vliet's occupation?

Arie van Vliet was a track cyclist and sport cyclist.

What nationality was Arie van Vliet?

Arie van Vliet was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arie van Vliet

· Wikidata: Q573146

· DBpedia: Arie van Vliet

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