About Daan de Groot
Lived 1933 – 1982 (aged 48). Daan de Groot was a Dutch sport cyclist and track cyclist.
Daniël ("Daan") de Groot (25 May 1933 – 8 January 1982) was a road bicycle and track cyclist from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland.
In the 1952 Olympics, De Groot was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the men's 4,000 m team pursuit, alongside Adrie Voorting, Jan Plantaz and Jules Maenen.
His sister Jannie competed as a swimmer for the Netherlands at the 1948 Summer Olympics. De Groot committed suicide in 1982, a year after his wife had died.
Major results
1954 Omloop der Kempen 1955 Tour de France: Winner stage 13 1956 Assen national track pursuit championship 1957 Nuth 1959 Oostburg Alphen aan de Rijn
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Daan de Groot?
Road bicycle racer (1933-1982)
When was Daan de Groot born?
Daan de Groot was born on 25 May 1933 in Amsterdam.
When did Daan de Groot die?
Daan de Groot died on 8 January 1982 in Amsterdam.
What was Daan de Groot's occupation?
Daan de Groot was a sport cyclist and track cyclist.
What nationality was Daan de Groot?
Daan de Groot was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Daan de Groot. https://biography.guide/daan-de-groot/
MLA: "Daan de Groot." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/daan-de-groot/.
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