Jimmy Duquennoy facts for kids
Duquennoy in 2016
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Full name | Jimmy Duquennoy |
Born | Tournai, Belgium |
9 June 1995
Died | 5 October 2018 Wez-Velvain, Belgium |
(aged 23)
Height | 1.79 m |
Weight | 75 kg |
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Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Jimmy Duquennoy (born June 9, 1995 – died October 5, 2018) was a talented cyclist from Belgium. He rode his bike professionally, meaning it was his job, from 2015 until he passed away in 2018. Jimmy was only 23 years old when he died at his home in Wez-Velvain, Belgium. He was known for his dedication to cycling and his strong performances in races.
Becoming a Pro Cyclist
Jimmy Duquennoy started his cycling journey as an amateur. In 2013, he rode for the Péruwelz–Bury team. The next year, 2014, he was part of the Ottignies–Perwez team. These years helped him gain experience and improve his skills.
In 2015, Jimmy officially became a professional cyclist. He joined the Wallonie-Bruxelles team. He continued to ride for them until 2018. As a professional, he competed in many important road cycling races.
Race Achievements
Jimmy Duquennoy achieved several notable results during his professional career. These results show his skill and determination in challenging races.
- 2015
- 7th Paris–Roubaix Espoirs
- 7th Dwars door de Vlaamse Ardennen
- 2016
- 8th Grote Prijs Marcel Kint
- 9th Memorial Van Coningsloo
- 10th Arnhem–Veenendaal Classic
- 2017
- 9th Circuit de Wallonie
- 2018
- 10th Dwars door West–Vlaanderen
See also
In Spanish: Jimmy Duquennoy para niños