Gerardus Joseph "Joop" Zoetemelk is a Dutch former professional racing cyclist. He started and finished the Tour de France 16 times, which were both records when he retired. He also holds the distance record in Tour de France history with 62,885 km ridden. He won the 1979 Vuelta a España and the 1980 Tour de France.
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Photos 3
Teams 6
Team Visma-Lease a Bike1984-1987
Mercier1982-1983
TI-Raleigh1980-1981
Mercier1974-1979
Gitane1973-1973
Flandria1970-1972
Awards 4
Connected to Joop 6
Edwin van der SarAlso won Fanny Blankers-Koen Career Award
Pieter van den HoogenbandAlso won Fanny Blankers-Koen Career Award
Bauke MollemaAlso won Dutch cyclist of the year
Tom DumoulinAlso won Dutch cyclist of the year
Leontien van MoorselAlso won Fanny Blankers-Koen Career Award
Esther VergeerAlso won Fanny Blankers-Koen Career AwardAbout this person
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
living
Dates
Born 1946 · age 79
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