Jan Engels
Belgian cyclist
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Jan Engels or Jean Engels (11 May 1922, Sint-Genesius-Rode – 17 April 1972, Heverlee) was a former Belgian professional road bicycle racer. He was professional from 1945 to 1952 and won 7 victories. He wore the yellow jersey in the 1948 Tour de France.[1] His victories included the 1945 edition of Liège–Bastogne–Liège,
FullnameJan Engels
Nicknamede Krol
Born11 May 1922
Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium
Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium
Died17 April 1972 (aged 49)
Heverlee, Belgium
Heverlee, Belgium
Engels in 1948 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jan Engels |
| Nickname | de Krol |
| Born | 11 May 1922 Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium |
| Died | 17 April 1972 (aged 49) Heverlee, Belgium |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Major wins | |
| Liège–Bastogne–Liège (1945) | |
Major results
- 1944
- Pamel
- 1945
- GP des Ardennes
- Liège–Bastogne–Liège
- Sint-Genesius-Rode
- 1947
- Roubaix–Huy
- 1948
- Tour de France:
- Wore yellow jersey for one day
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