About Jan Mertens
Lived 1904 – 1964 (aged 60). Jan Mertens was a Belgian sport cyclist.
Jan Mertens (2 March 1904 in Hoboken, Antwerp – 21 June 1964) was a Belgian cyclist. Professional from 1926 to 1931, he won the Tour of Flanders in 1928 and ranked fourth in the Tour de France in 1928.
Major results 1922 3rd of Binche–Chimay–Binche
1924 3rd of the Belgian National Road Race Championships independents
1925 3rd of the Tour of Belgium independents
1926 Schaal Sels-Merksem 2nd of Scheldeprijs
1927 2nd stage of the Tour of Belgium
1928 Tour of Flanders 3rd of Scheldeprijs 4th overall of the Tour de France
Results in the Tour de France 1926: 26th 1928: 4th 1930: 15th
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jan Mertens?
Belgian bicycle racer (1904-1964)
When was Jan Mertens born?
Jan Mertens was born on 2 March 1904 in Hoboken.
When did Jan Mertens die?
Jan Mertens died on 21 June 1964 in Hoboken.
What was Jan Mertens's occupation?
Jan Mertens was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Jan Mertens?
Jan Mertens was Belgian.
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· DBpedia: Jan Mertens (cyclist)
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