Eric Geboers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eric Geboers |
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| Nationality | Belgian |
| Born | 5 August 1962 Neerpelt, Belgium |
| Died | 6 May 2018 (aged 55) Mol, Belgium |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 1980 - 1990 |
| Teams | Suzuki, Honda |
| Championships | 125cc- 1982, 1983 250cc- 1987 500cc- 1988, 1990 |
| Wins | 38 |
Eric Geboers (5 August 1962 – 6 May 2018) was a Belgian professional motocross racer and racing driver. He was nicknamed The Kid, he was the first person to win world championships in the 125cc, 250cc, and 500cc divisions. He retired from the international competition after his victory in Namur, on August 5, 1990.
On 6 May 2018 during a boating trip, Geboers went missing after diving into a lake near Mol, Belgium, to save his drowning dog. His body was found by rescue services on 7 May 2018.
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