Louis Heusghem
Belgian cyclist
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Louis Heusghem (26 December 1882 – 26 August 1939) was a Belgian professional road bicycle racer. He was the brother of cyclists Hector Heusghem and Pierre-Joseph Heusghem. His best Tour de France finish was his fifth place in 1911. In 1912, he won a stage in the Tour de France and Paris–Tours.
FullnameLouis Heusghem
Born26 December 1882
Ransart, Belgium
Ransart, Belgium
Died26 August 1939 (aged 56)
Montignies-le-Tilleul, Belgium
Montignies-le-Tilleul, Belgium
DisciplineRoad
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Louis Heusghem |
| Born | 26 December 1882 Ransart, Belgium |
| Died | 26 August 1939 (aged 56) Montignies-le-Tilleul, Belgium |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Major wins | |
| Paris–Tours (1912) One stage 1912 Tour de France | |
Major results
- 1911
- Tour de France:
- 5th place overall classification[1]
- 1912
- Paris–Tours
- Tour de France:
- Winner stage 12[2]
- 1920
- Tour de France:
- Winner stage 8[3]
