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Eric Leman

b. 1946

Cyclist

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About Eric Leman

Born 1946. Eric Leman is a Belgian sport cyclist.

Eric Leman (born 17 July 1946) is a former professional road racing cyclist from West Flanders, Belgium. He won the prestigious Tour of Flanders three times.

Major results

1968 1st Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne 1st Porto–Lisboa 1st Stage 21 Tour de France 1st Stage 2 Four Days of Dunkirk 1969 1st Dwars door Vlaanderen Vuelta a Andalucía 1st Stages 1, 2, 5 & 7 1st Stage 3 Tour de France 1st Stage 3 Paris–Nice 1970 1st Tour of Flanders 1st GP Briek Schotte Vuelta a Andalucía 1st Stages 1 & 3b 1st Stage 4 Paris–Nice 1st Prologue Tour of Belgium 1971 1st Gullegem Koerse 1st Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen 1st Omloop der Vlaamse Ardennen 1st Omloop Mandel-Leie-Schelde Tour de France 1st Stages 1a, 6a & 7 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré 1st Stages 1a & 5a Paris–Nice 1st Stages 1, 2a & 4 Vuelta a Andalucía 1st Prologue B & Stage 2 1972 1st Tour of Flanders Paris–Nice 1st Stages 1 & 3 1st Stage 4 Four Days of Dunkirk 1st Stage 2 Tour of Belgium 1973 1st Tour of Flanders 1st Stage 2b Paris–Nice 1974 1st Stage 2 Vuelta a España 1st Stage 4 Paris–Nice 1975 1st Stage 1 Paris–Nice 1976 1st Omloop van Midden-Vlaanderen 1977 1st Stage 4 Vuelta a Aragón

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Important facts

Born
17 July 1946, Ledegem
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Sport cyclist
Nationality
Belgium

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Eric Leman?

cyclist

When was Eric Leman born?

Eric Leman was born on 17 July 1946 in Ledegem.

What is Eric Leman's occupation?

Eric Leman is a sport cyclist.

What nationality is Eric Leman?

Eric Leman is Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eric Leman

· Wikidata: Q654610

· DBpedia: Eric Leman

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MLA: "Eric Leman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eric-leman/.

Chicago: "Eric Leman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eric-leman/.

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