About Richard Depoorter
Lived 1915 – 1948 (aged 33). Richard Depoorter was a Belgian sport cyclist.
Richard Depoorter (29 April 1915 – 16 June 1948) was a Belgian racing cyclist. He won the 1943 and 1947 editions of the Liège–Bastogne–Liège. He crashed into a tunnel wall on a "descent of the Sustenpas near Bern" during the 1948 Tour of Switzerland and died onsite or shortly thereafter due to his injuries.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Depoorter?
Belgian bicycle racer (1915–1948)
When was Richard Depoorter born?
Richard Depoorter was born on 29 April 1915 in Ichtegem.
When did Richard Depoorter die?
Richard Depoorter died on 16 June 1948 in Wassen.
What was Richard Depoorter's occupation?
Richard Depoorter was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Richard Depoorter?
Richard Depoorter was Belgian.
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