About Willy Derboven
Lived 1939 – 1996 (aged 57). Willy Derboven was a Belgian sport cyclist.
Willy Derboven (Leuven, 19 September 1939 — Tenerife, Spain, 22 November 1996) was a Belgian professional road bicycle racer. In 1963, Derboven was the lanterne rouge of the 1963 Tour de France. In 1964, he beat German Rudi Altig in the fifth stage of the 1964 Tour de France.
Major results
1960 Berlare Romsée-Stavelot-Romsée Hoegaarden 1962 Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Tielt 1964 Tour de France: Winner stage 5 1966 Geetbets Liedekerke Scherpenheuvel Tessenderlo 1967 Nieuwkerken-Waas 1968 Hoogstraten
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willy Derboven?
Belgian road bicycle racer (1939–1996)
When was Willy Derboven born?
Willy Derboven was born on 19 September 1939 in Leuven.
When did Willy Derboven die?
Willy Derboven died on 22 November 1996 in Tenerife.
What was Willy Derboven's occupation?
Willy Derboven was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Willy Derboven?
Willy Derboven was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willy Derboven. https://biography.guide/willy-derboven/
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