Jan Janssen
Dutch cyclist · Netherlands · Athletes · Born 1940 · age 86
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Something wrong?Johannes Adrianus "Jan" Janssen is a Dutch former professional cyclist. He was world champion and winner of the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España, the first Dutch rider to win either. He rode the Tour de France eight times and finished all but the first time.
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Johannes Adrianus "Jan" Janssen is a Dutch former professional cyclist. He was world champion and winner of the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España, the first Dutch rider to win either. He rode the Tour de France eight times and finished all but the first time. He won seven stages and wore the yellow jersey for two days. He was easily spotted in the peloton because of his blond hair and his glasses. As of the death of Federico Bahamontes in August 2023, he is the oldest surviving winner of the Tour de France, but not the most ancient winner: Lucien Aimar won in 1966.
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Michael BoogerdBoth received Dutch cyclist of the year
Erik BreukinkBoth received Dutch cyclist of the year
Gerrie KnetemannBoth received Dutch cyclist of the year
Robert GesinkBoth received Dutch cyclist of the year
Hennie KuiperBoth received Dutch cyclist of the year
Niki TerpstraBoth received Dutch cyclist of the yearFame.am measures public visibility signals. It does not measure human value, talent, morality, or credibility.