Arsène Mersch
Luxembourgish cyclist
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Arsène Mersch (14 December 1913 in Koerich – 11 July 1980 in Koerich) was a Luxembourgish professional road bicycle racer and cyclo-cross racer, who became national champion in both categories twice. He also won one Tour de France stage, and wore the yellow jersey for one day.
FullnameArsène Mersch
Born14 December 1913
Koerich, Luxembourg
Koerich, Luxembourg
Died12 July 1980 (aged 66)
Koerich, Luxembourg
Koerich, Luxembourg
DisciplineRoad, Cyclo-cross
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Arsène Mersch |
| Born | 14 December 1913 Koerich, Luxembourg |
| Died | 12 July 1980 (aged 66) Koerich, Luxembourg |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road, Cyclo-cross |
| Role | Rider |
| Major wins | |
 Luxembourg national road race champion (2x) Luxembourg national cyclo-cross championone stage Tour de France | |
Major results
- 1934
- GP Faber
- 1935
Luxembourg national road race champion- Stage 2 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya
- 1936
- 1936 Tour de France:
- Winner stage 21
- 5th place overall classification
- Wearing yellow jersey for one day
- Luxembourg national cyclo-cross champion
- Stage 5 Tour of Belgium
- 1938
- Luxembourg national cyclo-cross champion
- Stage 1 Tour de Suisse
- 1939
- Stage 8 Tour de Suisse
- Luxembourg national cyclo-cross champion
- Luxembourg national road race champion
External links
- Arsène Mersch at Cycling Archives (archive)
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