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Eugène Van Roosbroeck
Full name: Eugène Van Roosbroeck
Gender: Male
Born: May 13, 1928 in Noorderwijk, Antwerpen, Belgium
Country: 
Belgium
Sport: Cycling
Medals: 1 Gold (1 Total)
Biography
After his 1948 Olympic gold medal in the team road race, Eugène Van Roosbroeck turned professional, riding in the pro peleton through 1955. He rode a few one-day classics but never finished near the top. His best professional performances came in minor races, with a second at Roubaix-Huy in 1951 and third at Kessel-Lier in 1955. |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer | 20 | London | Cycling | Men's Road Race, Individual | Belgium | BEL | 12 | ||
| 1948 Summer | 20 | London | Cycling | Men's Road Race, Team | Belgium | BEL | 1 | Gold |
Men's Road Race, Individual
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer | 20 | London | Cycling | Belgium | Final Standings | 12 | at 3:32.4 |
Men's Road Race, Team
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Team | NOC | Phase | Unit | Rank | TT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer | 20 | London | Cycling | Belgium | BEL | Final Standings | 1 | 5-21:45.0 |
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