Wim van Est
Dutch racing cyclist (1923-2003) · Netherlands · On the map · Athletes · Died at 80
Willem "Wim" van Est was a Dutch racing cyclist. He is best known for being the first Dutch cyclist to wear the yellow jersey as leader of the general classification in the Tour de France of 1951, and for falling into a ravine while wearing it.
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About this person
Country
Netherlands
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 2003 · aged 80
