About Jeng Kirchen
Lived 1919 – 2010 (aged 90). Jeng Kirchen was a Luxembourgish sport cyclist.
Jeng Kirchen (December 13, 1919 in Hostert – November 30, 2010) was a Luxembourgish road racing cyclist who twice finished 5th in the Tour de France. Kirchen won his native race, the Tour de Luxembourg, in 1952, and took a total of 16 professional wins. He was the uncle and great-uncle of fellow cyclists Erny Kirchen and Kim Kirchen.
Major results
1943 4th, Overall, Tour de Luxembourg 1945 1st, Metz - Luxembourg 11th, Grand Prix des Nations 1946 National Road Race Champion 1st, Stage 4, Tour de Luxembourg 7th, Overall, Tour de Luxembourg 1947 3rd, Overall, Tour de Luxembourg 18th, Overall, Tour de France 1948 National Cyclo-cross Championships 5th, Overall, Tour de Suisse 5th, Overall, Tour de France 1949 13th, Overall, Tour de France 1950 3rd, Overall, Tour de Luxembourg 4th, Overall, Tour de Suisse 5th, Overall, Tour de France 1951 National Road Race Champion 4th, Overall, Deutschland Tour 7th, Overall, Tour de Luxembourg 7th, Overall, Tour de Suisse 1952 National Cyclo-cross Championships
6th, Overall, Deutschland Tour 1953 10th, Overall, Tour de Luxembourg
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Who was Jeng Kirchen?
Luxembourgian racing cyclist (1919-2010)
When was Jeng Kirchen born?
Jeng Kirchen was born on 13 December 1919 in Hostert.
When did Jeng Kirchen die?
Jeng Kirchen died on 30 November 2010 in Luxembourg.
What was Jeng Kirchen's occupation?
Jeng Kirchen was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Jeng Kirchen?
Jeng Kirchen was Luxembourgish.
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