About Gustave Danneels
Lived 1913 – 1976 (aged 62). Gustave Danneels was a Belgian sport cyclist.
Gustave Danneels (6 September 1913 – 13 April 1976) was a Belgian professional road bicycle racer. He is known for bronze medals in the 1934 and the 1935 UCI Road World Championships and his victories in Paris–Tours. When winning the 1936 edition of Paris-Tours Danneels was awarded the Ruban Jaune for recording the fastest time in a professional race.
Major results
1931 U17 Road Race Champion 1933 Independent Road Race Champion 1934 Paris–Tours GP d'Europe World Road Race Championship 1935 Road Race Champion Winner Stage 2, Tour of Belgium World Road Race Championship 1936 Paris–Tours Winner stages 3 and 6 Paris–Nice 1937 Paris–Tours Tour de France: Winner stage 11B 1938 Winner stages 4 & 5, Tour du Sud-Ouest
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gustave Danneels?
Belgian cyclist (1913–1976)
When was Gustave Danneels born?
Gustave Danneels was born on 6 September 1913 in Loos-en-Gohelle, Loos.
When did Gustave Danneels die?
Gustave Danneels died on 13 April 1976 in Knokke-Heist.
What was Gustave Danneels's occupation?
Gustave Danneels was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Gustave Danneels?
Gustave Danneels was Belgian.
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