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1945 Gent–Wevelgem
The 1945 Gent–Wevelgem was the seventh edition of the Gent–Wevelgem cycle race and was held on 29 July 1945. The race started in Ghent and finished in Wevelgem. The race was won by Robert Van Eenaeme Robert Van Eenaeme (27 August 1916 – 8 March 1959) was a Belgian cyclist. He was a professional from 1939 to 1950. He won Ghent-Wevelgem in 1936 and 1937, when the race was reserved for riders in the "independent" category, and a third time in .... General classification References Gent–Wevelgem 1945 in road cycling 1945 in Belgian sport July 1945 sports events in Europe {{Gent–Wevelgem-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Van Eenaeme
Robert Van Eenaeme (27 August 1916 – 8 March 1959) was a Belgian cyclist. He was a professional from 1939 to 1950. He won Ghent-Wevelgem in 1936 and 1937, when the race was reserved for riders in the "independent" category, and a third time in 1945, when it was opened up to professionals. With these three victories, he holds the record for most wins at Ghent-Wevelgem, along with Rik Van Looy, Eddy Merckx, Mario Cipollini, Tom Boonen and Peter Sagan. He died at the age of 42 as a result of a traffic accident. Major results ;1935 : 3rd Overall Circuit Franco-Belge ;1936 : 1st Gent–Wevelgem : 3rd Overall Circuit Franco-Belge : 3rd Omloop der Vlaamse Gewesten Independents ;1937 : 1st Gent–Wevelgem : 8th Dr. Tistaertprijs Zottegem ;1938 : 1st GP Victor Standaert Ninove : 8th Dr. Tistaertprijs Zottegem ;1939 : 1st GP Stekene (nl) ;1941 : 4th Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen ;1942 : 1st Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen : 1st Overall Omloop van België ::1st Stage 3b : 3rd Tour of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
André Declerck
André Declerck (17 August 1919 – 13 September 1967) was a Belgian racing cyclist. He rode in the 1948 Tour de France. He finished in sixth place in the 1949 Paris–Roubaix and fourth in the 1951 Paris–Roubaix The 1951 Paris–Roubaix was the 49th edition of the Paris–Roubaix, a classic one-day cycle race in France. The single day event was held on 8 April 1951 and stretched from Paris Paris () is the Capital city, capital and List of .... References External links * 1919 births 1967 deaths Belgian male cyclists People from Koekelare Cyclists from West Flanders 20th-century Belgian sportsmen {{Belgium-cycling-bio-1910s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1939 Gent–Wevelgem
The 1939 Gent–Wevelgem was the sixth edition of the Gent–Wevelgem cycle race and was held on 24 May 1939. The race started in Ghent and finished in Wevelgem. The race was won by André Declerck André Declerck (17 August 1919 – 13 September 1967) was a Belgian racing cyclist. He rode in the 1948 Tour de France. He finished in sixth place in the 1949 Paris–Roubaix and fourth in the 1951 Paris–Roubaix The 1951 Paris–Roubaix .... General classification References Gent–Wevelgem 1939 in road cycling 1939 in Belgian sport May 1939 sports events in Europe {{Gent–Wevelgem-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1946 Gent–Wevelgem
The 1946 Gent–Wevelgem was the eighth edition of the Gent–Wevelgem cycle race and was held on 26 May 1946. The race started in Ghent and finished in Wevelgem. The race was won by Ernest Sterckx Ernest Sterckx (1 December 1922 – 3 February 1975) was a Belgian professional racing cyclist. He won the 1946 Gent-Wevelgem and Omloop Het Nieuwsblad in 1952, 1953 and 1956. In 2023, a statue of him was erected in Heultje, Belgium. Maj .... General classification References Gent–Wevelgem 1946 in road cycling 1946 in Belgian sport May 1946 sports events in Europe {{Gent–Wevelgem-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gent–Wevelgem
Gent–Wevelgem, officially Gent–Wevelgem – In Flanders Fields, is a road bicycle racing, road cycling race in Belgium, held annually since 1934. It is one of the classic cycle races, classic races part of the Flemish Cycling Week, run in late March on the last Sunday before the Tour of Flanders (men's race), Tour of Flanders. Although the event is often called a ''cycling sprinter, sprinters' classic'' due to its flat finishing terrain, its early-season date means riders are often tested by wind and rain, as well as several climbs, including two ascents of the steep and fully cobbled Kemmelberg. As a result, few editions of Gent–Wevelgem actually end in a bunch sprint – often the winner comes from a small group of escapees. In 2005 the race was included in the inaugural UCI ProTour and in 2011 in its successor, the UCI World Tour. Since 2011 it is organized by Flanders Classics, which also organizes the Tour of Flanders. Since 2012 a woman's event is held on the same day ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghent
Ghent ( ; ; historically known as ''Gaunt'' in English) is a City status in Belgium, city and a Municipalities of Belgium, municipality in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of the Provinces of Belgium, province of East Flanders, and the third largest in the country, after Brussels and Antwerp. It is a Port of Ghent, port and Ghent University, university city. The city originally started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Leie. In the Late Middle Ages Ghent became one of the largest and richest cities of northern Europe, with some 50,000 people in 1300. After the late 16th century Ghent became a less important city, resulting in an extremely well-preserved historic centre, that now makes Ghent an important destination of tourism. The municipality comprises the city of Ghent proper and the surrounding suburbs of Afsnee, Desteldonk, Drongen, Gentbrugge, Ledeberg, Mariakerke, East Flanders, Mariakerke, Mendonk, Oostakker, S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wevelgem
Wevelgem () is a Municipalities of Belgium, municipality located in the Belgium, Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Gullegem, Moorsele and Wevelgem proper. On January 1, 2006, Wevelgem had a total population of 31,020. The total area is 38.76 km2 which gives a population density of 800 inhabitants per km2. Wevelgem is accessible by road (E403 – A19 – R8), by boat (Leie, De Leie), by air (Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport) or by train at Wevelgem railway station. Wevelgem is known for the annual Gent–Wevelgem road bicycle racing, bicycle road race which finishes in the town. History The earliest known mention dates from 1197. Wevelgem was home to the Cistercians, Cistercian Guldenberg Abbey in the 13th–14th centuries, which owned grain mills in various locations. From c. 1278 to 1310, abbess Ida was in charge, though Marc Brion lists it as an abbey for men. In the old days, the river De Leie was important for Wevelgem. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Félicien Vandendriessche
Félicien or Felicien is a given name. Notable people with the name include: *Félicien Du Bois (born 1983), Swiss professional ice hockey defenceman *Félicien Cattier (1869–1946), very prominent Belgian banker, financier and philanthropist * Félicien Champsaur (1858–1934), French novelist and journalist *Félicien Chapuis (1824–1879), Belgian doctor and entomologist * Félicien Courbet (1888–1967), Belgian water polo player and breaststroke swimmer *Félicien David (1810–1876), French composer *Perdita Felicien (born 1980), retired Canadian hurdler *Félicien Gatabazi (died 1994), Rwandan politician *Eugene Felicien Albert Goblet d'Alviella (1846–1925), lawyer, liberal senator of Belgium, Professor and rector of the Universite Libre de Bruxelles *Félicien Kabuga (born 1935), Rwandan businessman, accused of bankrolling and participating in the Rwandan Genocide * Félicien Mallefille (1813–1868), French novelist and playwright * Félicien Marceau (1913–2012), French ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Désiré Marien
Désiré is a French male given name, which means "desired, wished". The female form is Désirée. Désiré may refer to: * Amable Courtecuisse (1823 - 1873), French baritone known simply as Désiré * Désiré Bastin (1900–1972), Belgian football player * Dési Bouterse (born 1945), Surinamese politician * Désiré Charnay (1828–1915), French archaeologist * Désiré Collen (born 1943), Belgian physician * Désiré Dalloz (1795–1869), French jurist * Désiré Defauw (1885–1960), Belgian conductor * Désiré Dondeyne (1921-2015), French conductor * Désiré Doué (born 2005), French footballer * Désiré Ferry (1886–1940), French politician * Désiré Girouard (1836–1911), Canadian lawyer * Désiré de Haerne (1804 - 1890), Signatory of the Belgian Constitution * Désiré Keteleer (1920–1970), Belgian cyclist * Désiré Koranyi (1914–1981), Hungarian-French football player * Désiré Mbonabucya (born 1977), Rwandan football player * Désiré Mérchez (1882–1968 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roger Dujardin
Roger is a masculine given name, and a surname. The given name is derived from the Old French personal names ' and '. These names are of Germanic languages">Germanic origin, derived from the elements ', ''χrōþi'' ("fame", "renown", "honour") and ', ' ("spear", "lance") (Hrōþigēraz). The name was introduced into England by the Normans. In Normandy, the Franks, Frankish name had been reinforced by the Old Norse cognate '. The name introduced into England replaced the Old English cognate '. ''Roger'' became a very common given name during the Middle Ages. A variant form of the given name ''Roger'' that is closer to the name's origin is '' Rodger''. Slang and other uses From up to , Roger was slang for the word "penis". In ''Under Milk Wood'', Dylan Thomas writes "jolly, rodgered" suggesting both the sexual double entendre and the pirate term "Jolly Roger". In 19th-century England, Roger was slang for another term, the cloud of toxic green gas that swept through the chlori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
