About Gerrit Voorting
Lived 1923 – 2015 (aged 92). Gerrit Voorting was a Dutch sport cyclist and track cyclist.
Gerardus "Gerrit" Petrus Voorting (18 January 1923 – 30 January 2015) was a Dutch road cyclist who was active between 1947 and 1960. As an amateur he won the silver medal in the individual road race at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. In his professional career Voorting won two Tour de France stages and wore the yellow jersey for 4 days. within a week of two other members of the Dutch men's team pursuit squad, Henk Faanhof and Joop Harmans. He was the elder brother of Olympic cyclist Adrie Voorting.
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Who was Gerrit Voorting?
Dutch cyclist (1923–2015)
When was Gerrit Voorting born?
Gerrit Voorting was born on 18 January 1923 in Velsen.
When did Gerrit Voorting die?
Gerrit Voorting died on 30 January 2015 in Heemskerk.
What was Gerrit Voorting's occupation?
Gerrit Voorting was a sport cyclist and track cyclist.
What nationality was Gerrit Voorting?
Gerrit Voorting was Dutch.
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