About Jan Pijnenburg
Lived 1906 – 1979 (aged 73). Jan Pijnenburg was a Dutch track cyclist and sport cyclist.
Johannes "Jan" Baptist Norbertus Pijnenburg (15 February 1906 – 2 December 1979) was a Dutch track cyclist who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. He won the silver medal as part of the Dutch pursuit team. After the Olympics he turned professional and won six-day races in Dortmund (1931, 1932), Berlin, Amsterdam (1932, 1933), Brussels (1932–1934), Paris (1932, 1934), Chicago (1932), Frankfurt (1933), Stuttgart (1933), Antwerp (1934, 1937), Rotterdam (1936) and Copenhagen (1936).
Honored by several people, retired in September 1940.
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Who was Jan Pijnenburg?
Dutch racing cyclist (1906-1979)
When was Jan Pijnenburg born?
Jan Pijnenburg was born on 15 February 1906 in Tilburg.
When did Jan Pijnenburg die?
Jan Pijnenburg died on 2 December 1979 in Tilburg.
What was Jan Pijnenburg's occupation?
Jan Pijnenburg was a track cyclist and sport cyclist.
What nationality was Jan Pijnenburg?
Jan Pijnenburg was Dutch.
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