About Arsène Mersch
Lived 1913 – 1980 (aged 66). Arsène Mersch was a Luxembourgish sport cyclist, cyclo-cross cyclist, businessperson and industrialist.
Arsène Mersch (14 December 1913 in Koerich – 11 July 1980 in Koerich) was a Luxembourgish professional road bicycle racer and cyclo-cross racer, who became national champion in both categories twice. He also won one Tour de France stage, and wore the yellow jersey for one day.
Major results
1934 GP Faber 1935 national road race champion Stage 2 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 1936 1936 Tour de France: Winner stage 21 5th place overall classification Wearing yellow jersey for one day national cyclo-cross champion Stage 5 Tour of Belgium 1938 national cyclo-cross champion Stage 1 Tour de Suisse 1939 Stage 8 Tour de Suisse national cyclo-cross champion national road race champion
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Arsène Mersch?
Road bicycle racer (1913-1980)
When was Arsène Mersch born?
Arsène Mersch was born on 14 December 1913 in Koerich.
When did Arsène Mersch die?
Arsène Mersch died on 12 July 1980 in Koerich.
What was Arsène Mersch's occupation?
Arsène Mersch was a sport cyclist, cyclo-cross cyclist, businessperson and industrialist.
What nationality was Arsène Mersch?
Arsène Mersch was Luxembourgish.
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