About Omer Braeckeveldt
Lived 1917 – 1987 (aged 69). Omer Braeckeveldt was a Belgian sport cyclist.
Omer Braekevelt (10 October 1917 – 6 August 1987) was a Belgian road cyclist, who competed as a professional from 1949 to 1955. He most notably won the first stage of the 1950 Vuelta a España, and held the leader's jersey for the first four stages.
Major results
1949 3rd Nationale Sluitingprijs 6th Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen 1950 Vuelta a España 1st Stage 1 Held after Stages 1–4 2nd Nationale Sluitingprijs 2nd Wingene Koers 3rd Circuit Houtland–Torhout 1951 3rd Overall Tour of Belgium 5th Circuit des XI Villes 1952 5th Nationale Sluitingprijs 6th Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen 1953 1st Stadsprijs Geraardsbergen 1st Wingene Koers 2nd Omloop Mandel-Leie-Schelde 3rd Roubaix–Huy 1954 1st Gullegem Koerse 1st Wingene Koers 4th Overall Tour of Belgium
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Omer Braeckeveldt?
Belgian cyclist
When was Omer Braeckeveldt born?
Omer Braeckeveldt was born on 10 October 1917 in Tielt.
When did Omer Braeckeveldt die?
Omer Braeckeveldt died on 6 August 1987 in Bruges.
What was Omer Braeckeveldt's occupation?
Omer Braeckeveldt was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Omer Braeckeveldt?
Omer Braeckeveldt was Belgian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Omer Braeckeveldt
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