Laurens Meintjes
South African cyclist
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Laurens Meintjes (9 June 1868 – 30 March 1941) was a South African track cyclist and winner of the inaugural stayers contest at the 1893 ICA Track Cycling World Championships in Chicago.[1][2][3] This victory made him the first African to win a world championship. Meintjes was born in Aberdeen and died in Potgietersrust.
FullnameLaurens Smitz Meintjies
Born9 June 1868
Aberdeen, Cape Colony
Aberdeen, Cape Colony
Died30 March 1941 (aged 72)
Potgietersrust, South Africa
Potgietersrust, South Africa
DisciplineTrack
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| Full name | Laurens Smitz Meintjies | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 9 June 1868 Aberdeen, Cape Colony | ||||||||||||||
| Died | 30 March 1941 (aged 72) Potgietersrust, South Africa | ||||||||||||||
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| Role | Rider | ||||||||||||||
| Rider type | Endurance | ||||||||||||||
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