About Wilfried Peffgen
Lived 1942 – 2021 (aged 78). Wilfried Peffgen was a German track cyclist and sport cyclist.
Wilfried Peffgen (1 October 1942 – 11 May 2021) was a German cyclist who was active between 1959 and 1983.
Biography He won a medal at every UCI Motor-paced World Championships between 1976 and 1982, including three gold medals in 1976, 1978 and 1980. He also won eight European titles in 1971, 1973 and 1976–1981.
After retirement from racing, he ran a bicycle shop in his native Cologne and until 2009 served as director of the six-day race of Dortmund.
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Who was Wilfried Peffgen?
German cyclist (1942–2021)
When was Wilfried Peffgen born?
Wilfried Peffgen was born on 1 October 1942 in Cologne.
When did Wilfried Peffgen die?
Wilfried Peffgen died on 9 May 2021 in Cologne.
What was Wilfried Peffgen's occupation?
Wilfried Peffgen was a track cyclist and sport cyclist.
What nationality was Wilfried Peffgen?
Wilfried Peffgen was German.
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