About Ko Willems
Lived 1900 – 1983 (aged 82). Ko Willems was a Dutch sport cyclist and track cyclist.
Jacobus "Ko" Matheus Willems (27 October 1900 – 28 September 1983) was a track cyclist from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. There he won the gold medal in the 50 km track race.
In that Olympic race, Willems worked together with Jan Maas. Maas kept attacking from the tenth kilometer, and the other cyclists spent energy trying to reach him. In the end, 15 cyclists remained, and Willems, who was the better sprinter, won the race.
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Who was Ko Willems?
Dutch racing cyclist
When was Ko Willems born?
Ko Willems was born on 27 October 1900 in Amsterdam.
When did Ko Willems die?
Ko Willems died on 28 September 1983 in Amsterdam.
What was Ko Willems's occupation?
Ko Willems was a sport cyclist and track cyclist.
What nationality was Ko Willems?
Ko Willems was Dutch.
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