About Leon De Lathouwer
Lived 1929 – 2008 (aged 78). Leon De Lathouwer was a Belgian sport cyclist.
Leon De Lathouwer (19 September 1929 – 7 August 2008) was a Belgian road cyclist. He won a gold medal in the team road race at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, together with Lode Wouters and Eugène Van Roosbroeck, and placed fourth in individual road race. The same year he won the Tour of Belgium as amateur. In the early 1950s, he turned professional and won several local races before retiring in 1959. He was the Flemish champion in 1948, 1949, 1953 and 1955.
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Who was Leon De Lathouwer?
Belgian cyclist (1929–2008)
When was Leon De Lathouwer born?
Leon De Lathouwer was born on 19 September 1929 in Wetteren.
When did Leon De Lathouwer die?
Leon De Lathouwer died on 7 August 2008 in Kalken.
What was Leon De Lathouwer's occupation?
Leon De Lathouwer was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Leon De Lathouwer?
Leon De Lathouwer was Belgian.
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