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Marcel Buysse

1889 – 1939

Belgian road bicycle racer

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About Marcel Buysse

Lived 1889 – 1939 (aged 49). Marcel Buysse was a Belgian sport cyclist.

Marcel Buysse (Wontergem, 11 November 1889- Ghent, 3 October 1939) was a Belgian racing cyclist.

After finishing fourth in the 1912 Tour de France, Buysse led the general classification for two days until a broken handlebar cost him dearly. Despite winning six stages in the 1913 Tour de France, he could only finish in 3rd place, 3 hours, 30 minutes and 55 seconds behind Philippe Thys.

He finished third in the 1919 Giro d'Italia.

Marcel was the brother of Jules Buysse and Tour de France-winner Lucien Buysse, and the father of cyclists Norbert Buysse and Albert Buysse.

Major results

1910 Moorslede 1912 Tour de France: 4th place overall classification 1913 Tour de France: 3rd place overall classification Winner stages 4, 7, 11, 12, 14 and 15 Stage 3 Ronde van België 1914 Stage 1 Ronde van België Tour of Flanders 1919 Giro d'Italia: 3rd place overall classification 1920 Six Days of Brussels (with Alfons Spiessens) 1921 Paris — Dinant Arlon — Oostende 1922 Six Days of Ghent (with Oscar Egg)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marcel Buysse?

Belgian road bicycle racer (1889–1939)

When was Marcel Buysse born?

Marcel Buysse was born on 11 November 1889 in Wontergem.

When did Marcel Buysse die?

Marcel Buysse died on 3 October 1939 in Ghent.

What was Marcel Buysse's occupation?

Marcel Buysse was a sport cyclist.

What nationality was Marcel Buysse?

Marcel Buysse was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marcel Buysse

· Wikidata: Q585454

· DBpedia: Marcel Buysse

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