Cees Haast facts for kids
Haast in 1967
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| Born | 19 November 1938 Rijsbergen, Netherlands |
| Died | 18 January 2019 (aged 80) Rucphen, Netherlands |
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Cees Haast (born November 19, 1938 – died January 18, 2019) was a professional road cyclist from the Netherlands. He was known for being a strong rider, especially in tough stage races. His cycling journey started with a team called Fortuna Zundert.
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Who Was Cees Haast?
Cees Haast was a talented Dutch cyclist who competed in the 1960s. He raced for several professional teams during his career. These teams included Télévizier, Bic, and Willem II. He was known for his endurance and ability to perform well in long, challenging races.
Top Achievements in Cycling
Cees Haast had many great moments in his cycling career. He often placed very high in important races.
Notable Race Results
- In 1962, he finished second in two races: the Ronde van Limburg and the Delta Profronde. This showed he was a rising star.
- In 1964, he was the runner-up in the Dutch National Road Race Championships. This is a big race in his home country.
- The year 1966 was very successful for him. He won two stages in the Vuelta a España, which is a major international race. He also placed second again in the Dutch National Road Race Championships. Overall, he finished 8th in the Vuelta that year.
- In 1967, he improved his performance in the Vuelta a España, finishing 5th overall.
- In 1968, he won a stage in the Tour of Luxembourg and finished second overall in that race.
Cees Haast in Grand Tours
Grand Tours are the three biggest and most famous cycling races in the world. They are the Tour de France, the Giro d'Italia, and the Vuelta a España. These races last for about three weeks and cover thousands of kilometers.
Tour de France Performances
The Tour de France is perhaps the most famous cycling race. Cees Haast competed in it several times:
- 1964: He finished 39th overall.
- 1965: He did not finish this race.
- 1966: He placed 36th.
- 1967: This was his best Tour de France, finishing 14th.
- 1969: He completed the race in 63rd place.
Vuelta a España Highlights
The Vuelta a España is the Grand Tour held in Spain. Cees Haast had some of his best results here:
- 1966: He finished 8th overall and won two stages.
- 1967: He achieved his highest Grand Tour finish, coming in 5th place.
- 1968: He finished 20th.
- 1969: He placed 32nd.
Giro d'Italia Participation
The Giro d'Italia is the Grand Tour held in Italy. Cees Haast competed in this race once:
- 1968 Giro d'Italia: He finished 22nd overall.
See also
In Spanish: Cees Haast para niños
