Ferdinand Bracke
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Ferdinand Bracke (born 25 May 1939 in Hamme, Oost-Vlaanderen) is a former Belgian professional road and track cyclist who is most famous for holding the World Hour Record (48.093km) and winning the overall title at the 1971 Vuelta a España in front of Wilfried David of Belgium and Luis Ocaña of Spain.
[edit] Major achievements
- 1962
- 1st, Grand Prix des Nations (ITT
- 1964
- World Professional Pursuit Champion
- 1966 – Peugeot-BP-Michelin
- Trofeo Angelo Baracchi (with Eddy Merckx)
- 32nd, Overall, Tour de France
- 1st, Stage 19 (Chamonix - Saint-Étienne, 264.5 km)
- 1967
- Trofeo Angelo Baracchi (with Eddy Merckx)
- 1968
- Hour Record - 48.093km
- 3rd, Overall, Tour de France
- 1969
- World Professional Pursuit Champion
- 1971 – Peugeot-BP
1st, Overall, Vuelta a España- 1976
- 77th, Overall, Tour de France
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Luis Ocaña |
Winner of the Vuelta a España 1971 |
Succeeded by José Manuel Fuente |
| Awards | ||
| Preceded by None |
Belgian Sportsman of the Year 1967 |
Succeeded by Serge Reding |
