About Joseph Somers
Lived 1917 – 1966 (aged 48). Joseph Somers was a Belgian track cyclist and sport cyclist.
Joseph Somers (29 May 1917 – 25 May 1966) was a Belgian professional road cyclist. Professional from 1936 to 1950, he notably won Bordeaux–Paris in 1937 and 1947, the Grand Prix des Nations in 1943 and the Tour of Belgium in 1939.
Major results
1935 2nd Schaal Sels 1936 1st Stage 5 Tour de l'Ouest 2nd Gent–Wevelgem 1937 1st Bordeaux–Paris 1st Stage 4 (ITT) Tour of Belgium 3rd Paris–Rennes 9th Liège–Bastogne–Liège 1938 1st Stage 4a (ITT) Tour of Belgium 1939 1st Overall Tour of Belgium 1st Stages 4a (ITT), 4b & 5 1st Stages 6 & 7 Tour de Suisse 1st Stage 1 Tour de Luxembourg 6th Liège–Bastogne–Liège 1941 1st De Drie Zustersteden 9th Tour of Flanders 1942 3rd National Cyclo-cross Championships 1943 1st Grand Prix des Nations 1st Grand Prix de Momignies 1st GP de Belgique 2nd Critérium des As 3rd National Cyclo-cross Championships 6th Liège–Bastogne–Liège 1944 1st Grand Prix de Wallonie 1945 5th Overall Tour of Belgium 5th A Travers Lausanne 1946 2nd Bordeaux–Paris 4th Liège–Bastogne–Liège 10th La Flèche Wallonne 1947 1st Bordeaux–Paris 1950 3rd Bordeaux–Paris
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph Somers?
Belgian cyclist (1917–1966)
When was Joseph Somers born?
Joseph Somers was born on 29 May 1917 in Wommelgem.
When did Joseph Somers die?
Joseph Somers died on 25 May 1966 in Antwerp.
What was Joseph Somers's occupation?
Joseph Somers was a track cyclist and sport cyclist.
What nationality was Joseph Somers?
Joseph Somers was Belgian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joseph Somers (cyclist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph Somers. https://biography.guide/joseph-somers/
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