Lucien Van Impe
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Lucien Van Impe (pronounced [lʏsˈjɛɱ vɑn ˈɪmpə]; born 20 October 1946) is a Belgian cyclist, who competed professionally between 1969 and 1987. He excelled mainly as a climber in multiple-day races such as the Tour de France. He was the winner of the 1976 Tour de France, and six times winner of the mountains classification in the Tour de France.[1]
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Full name | Lucien Van Impe |
Nickname | de kleine van Mere |
Born | (1946-10-20) 20 October 1946 (age 77) Mere, Belgium |
Team information | |
Current team | Retired |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Rider type | Climbing specialist |
Professional teams | |
1969–1974 | Sonolor–Lejeune |
1975–1976 | Gitane–Campagnolo |
1977 | Lejeune–BP |
1978 | C&A |
1979 | Kas–Campagnolo |
1980 | Marc–Carlos–V.R.D.–Woningbouw |
1981 | Boston–Mavic |
1982-1984 | Metauro Mobil |
1985 | Santini–Krups |
1986 | Dormilón |
1987 | Sigma–Fina |
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