Michel D'Hooghe (cyclist)
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FullnameMichel D'Hooghe
Born19 February 1912
Zele, East Flanders, Belgium
Zele, East Flanders, Belgium
Died12 May 1940 (aged 28)
Lokeren, East Flanders, Belgium
Lokeren, East Flanders, Belgium
RoleRider
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Michel D'Hooghe |
| Born | 19 February 1912 Zele, East Flanders, Belgium |
| Died | 12 May 1940 (aged 28) Lokeren, East Flanders, Belgium |
| Team information | |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional team | |
| 1934–1940 | Van Hauwaert |
| Major wins | |
| Tour of Flanders (1937) | |
Michel D'Hooghe (19 February 1912 – 12 May 1940) was a Belgian racing cyclist.[1][2] He won the Tour of Flanders in 1937.[3] D'Hooghe was killed in action during World War II, during an aerial bombardment over the city of Lokeren in May 1940.[4]