Henk Faanhof facts for kids
Henk Faanhof in 1954
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| Born | 29 August 1922 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
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| Died | 27 January 2015 (aged 92) Amsterdam, Netherlands |
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| Discipline | Road | ||
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Henk Faanhof (born August 29, 1922 – died January 27, 2015) was a famous Dutch professional road bicycle racer. He was from Amsterdam, a big city in the Netherlands. Henk Faanhof was known for his speed and skill on the bike. He competed in many races during his career.
In 1954, Henk Faanhof won an important stage in the Tour de France. This is one of the biggest bicycle races in the world. He also took part in three cycling events at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
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Early Career and Challenges
Henk Faanhof started his cycling journey as an amateur. He quickly showed great talent. In 1947, he faced a challenge during the Dutch National Road Race Championship. He was disqualified from the race. This happened because he swapped bicycles with a teammate. At that time, a new rule said cyclists could not change bikes during a race. Henk Faanhof did not know about this new rule.
Winning Big Races
Henk Faanhof had several important wins during his career. These wins showed his strength and determination.
Amateur World Champion
In 1949, Henk Faanhof became the World Amateur champion in the road race. This was a huge achievement for him. It proved he was one of the best young cyclists.
Tour de France Victory
One of his most famous victories was in the 1954 Tour de France. He won stage 9 of this very tough race. Winning a stage in the Tour de France is a dream for many cyclists.
Other Notable Wins
Henk Faanhof also won several other races. These included:
- 1950: Sas van Gent
- 1951: GP de Marmignolles
- 1952: Hoensbroek
- 1952: Alphen aan de Rijn
Later Life
Henk Faanhof passed away in Amsterdam on January 27, 2015. He was 92 years old. He died just a few days before two other members of the Dutch Olympic team pursuit squad. These were Gerrit Voorting and Joop Harmans. Henk Faanhof is remembered as a strong and talented cyclist from the Netherlands.
More Information
In Spanish: Henk Faanhof para niños
