Emiel Faignaert (10 March 1919, in Sint-Martens-Lierde – 10 May 1980, in

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) was a Belgian cyclist. He was professional from 1940 to 1950. In 1943, Faignaert won Antwerp-Ghent-Antwerp. His biggest success was in 1947 when he won the

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. Overall, he won 27 races. In Faignaert's home town, a monument of him was erected in 2007.

Palmarès

Source: 1942 :2nd of the

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:2nd of the

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1944 :6th of Paris-Roubaix 1947 :

:2nd of

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1919 births 1980 deaths Belgian male cyclists Cyclists from East Flanders People from Lierde {{Belgium-cycling-bio-1910s-stub