Kristof Goddaert facts for kids
Goddaert at 2010 Four Days of Dunkirk
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Kristof Goddaert |
| Born | 21 November 1986 Sint Niklaas, Belgium |
| Died | 18 February 2014 (aged 27) Antwerp, Belgium |
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | One-day rider |
Kristof Goddaert (born 21 November 1986 – died 18 February 2014) was a professional Belgian road racing cyclist. He rode his bike in races for different teams between 2008 and 2014. These teams included Topsport Vlaanderen, Ag2r–La Mondiale, and IAM Cycling.
Kristof was born in a place called Sint Niklaas in Belgium. He was known for being a strong rider in one-day races. These are bike races that are completed in a single day.
Kristof's Cycling Career
Kristof Goddaert started his professional cycling journey in 2008. He quickly showed his talent in many races. He was a part of the Topsport Vlaanderen team for his first two years.
In 2010, he joined the Ag2r–La Mondiale team. This was a bigger team, and he continued to improve. One of his biggest wins was a stage in the Tour de Wallonie race in 2010. Winning a stage means he was the fastest rider on one specific day of a longer race.
He also achieved other great results. For example, in 2012, he finished second in the Belgian National Road Race Championship. This means he was almost the best road cyclist in his home country that year. He also placed well in other important races like Gent–Wevelgem and Paris–Tours.
At the end of 2012, Kristof left Ag2r–La Mondiale. He then joined a brand new team called IAM Cycling for the 2013 season. He continued to compete in races and show his skills.
A Tragic End
Sadly, Kristof Goddaert's life ended too soon. On 18 February 2014, he was out training on his bike in Antwerp, Belgium. During his ride, he fell from his bicycle. He was then hit by a bus and died. He was only 27 years old.
Kristof Goddaert is remembered as a talented and dedicated cyclist.
See also
In Spanish: Kristof Goddaert para niños
