Leo Proost (1 November 1933 – 24 May 2016)Ex-wereldkampioen baanwielrennen Leo Proost overleden
was a Belgian cyclist. His best achievements were in

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, in which he won the

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in the professionals category in 1963, 1967 and 1968, as well as national titles between 1963 and 1968. During his career Proost took part in 25 six-day races, winning the race of Antwerp in 1963.

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1933 births 2016 deaths Belgian male cyclists UCI Track Cycling World Champions (men) Cyclists from Antwerp Province People from Oud-Turnhout Belgian track cyclists 20th-century Belgian people {{Belgium-cycling-bio-1930s-stub