About René Pijnen
Born 1946. René Pijnen is a Dutch track cyclist and sport cyclist.
Marinus "René" Augustinus Josephus Pijnen (born 3 September 1946) is a Dutch former racing cyclist.
He became Olympic champion in the 100 km team time-trial in the 1968 Summer Olympics with Joop Zoetemelk, Fedor den Hertog and Jan Krekels; he finished fifth in the individual road race.
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Who is René Pijnen?
Dutch cyclist
When was René Pijnen born?
René Pijnen was born on 3 September 1946 in Woensdrecht.
What is René Pijnen's occupation?
René Pijnen is a track cyclist and sport cyclist.
What nationality is René Pijnen?
René Pijnen is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). René Pijnen. https://biography.guide/rene-pijnen/
MLA: "René Pijnen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rene-pijnen/.
Chicago: "René Pijnen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rene-pijnen/.
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