About Geert Van de Walle
Lived 1964 – 1988 (aged 23). Geert Van de Walle was a Belgian sport cyclist.
Geert Vandewalle (6 December 1964 – 26 November 1988) was a Belgian cyclist. He was Belgian amateur champion in 1985, whereupon he immediately signed a contract with the Lotto team for whom he rode in 1986 and 1987. In 1988, he switched to Isoglass-Robland.
On 26 November 1988, he died of a heart attack during a training ride with friends, ten days before his 24th birthday.
Doping His death was noted by Willy Voet in his book Massacre à la chaîne although he acknowledged the impossibility of proving the link between these early deaths and the drugs taken while racing.
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Who was Geert Van de Walle?
cyclist (1964-1988)
When was Geert Van de Walle born?
Geert Van de Walle was born on 6 December 1964 in Torhout.
When did Geert Van de Walle die?
Geert Van de Walle died on 26 November 1988.
What was Geert Van de Walle's occupation?
Geert Van de Walle was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Geert Van de Walle?
Geert Van de Walle was Belgian.
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