Harry Steevens facts for kids

Harry Steevens in 1966
Quick facts for kids Personal information
Born	(1945-04-27) 27 April 1945 (age 80) Elsloo, Netherlands
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
Sport	Cycling
Medal record Representing the  Netherlands UCI Road World Championships Silver 1966 Nürburgring Team time trial

Henri "Harry" Steevens is a famous Dutch cyclist who was born on April 27, 1945. He was a professional cyclist from 1960 to 1972. Harry competed in many important races and won several big titles during his career. He is known for his strong performance in road cycling events.

Harry Steevens: A Cycling Champion

Harry Steevens showed great talent in cycling from a young age. He competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. In the individual road race, he finished in 40th place. This was a great achievement for a young cyclist.

Winning Medals and Races

Two years after the Olympics, Harry achieved a major success. He won a silver medal at the 1966 UCI Road World Championships. This medal was for the team time trial event, where cyclists race against the clock as a team.

Harry also won several other important races:

• The Olympia's Tour in 1965. This is a well-known stage race for young cyclists.
• The Ronde van Limburg in 1966. This is a classic one-day race in his home region.
• The Amstel Gold Race in 1968. This is one of the most famous cycling races in the Netherlands.

He also won individual stages in other big tours:

• Stages of the Olympia's Tour in 1964, 1965, and 1966.
• A stage of the Vuelta a Andalucía in 1968. This is a race in Spain.
• A stage of the Tour de Suisse in 1970. This is a major race in Switzerland.

Family and Legacy

Harry Steevens was not the only cyclist in his family. His brother, Henk Steevens, was also a cyclist. Harry's achievements made him a respected figure in Dutch cycling history. He retired from professional cycling in 1972.

See also

In Spanish: Harry Steevens para niños

• List of Dutch Olympic cyclists