Jan Nolten facts for kids
Jan Nolten (right) with Sjefke Janssen in 2003
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| Full name | Jan Nolten | ||
| Born | 20 January 1930 Sittard, the Netherlands |
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| Died | 13 July 2014 (aged 84) Sittard, the Netherlands |
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| Discipline | Road | ||
| Role | Rider | ||
| Rider type | Climber | ||
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Jan Nolten was a famous Dutch professional road bicycle racer. This means he rode bikes for a living, competing in big races on roads. He was born on January 20, 1930, in Sittard, a town in the Netherlands.
Jan Nolten was known for being a strong climber, which helped him win races. He competed in the Tour de France five times. This is one of the biggest and most famous bicycle races in the world. He also won stages in other important races.
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His Cycling Wins
Jan Nolten had some impressive wins during his career. He showed great skill and determination in the toughest cycling events.
Winning in the Tour de France
The Tour de France is a very long and challenging race that lasts for several weeks. It is divided into many parts called stages. Winning a stage means you were the fastest rider on that particular day.
- In 1952, Jan Nolten won Stage 12 of the 1952 Tour de France. This was a big achievement for him.
- In 1953, he won another stage, Stage 8, in the 1953 Tour de France. Winning two stages in the Tour de France is a special accomplishment for any cyclist.
Success in the Giro d'Italia
The Giro d'Italia is another major cycling race, similar to the Tour de France but held in Italy. It also has many stages.
- In 1956, Jan Nolten won Stage 12 of the 1956 Giro d'Italia. This showed he could compete and win against the best riders in different big races.
Later Life and Passing
Jan Nolten lived a long life after his cycling career. He passed away on July 13, 2014, in his hometown of Sittard, Netherlands. He was 84 years old. He had been unwell and was in the hospital for a few days before he died.
