Émile Masson Jr. Explained

Émile Masson Jr.
Fullname:Émile Masson
Birth Date:1915 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Hollogne-aux-Pierres, Belgium
Discipline:Road
Role:Rider
Majorwins:Belgian National Road Race Champion (1946, 1947)
La Flèche Wallone (1938)
Paris–Roubaix (1939)
Bordeaux–Paris (1946)
Tour de France, 1 stage

Émile Masson Jr. (1 September 1915 – 2 January 2011)[1] was a Belgian professional road bicycle racer.

He was born in Hollogne-aux-Pierres, the son of former cyclist Émile Masson Sr. Masson was Belgian road race champion twice, and won important races such as La Flèche Wallonne, Paris–Roubaix and Bordeaux–Paris.

He died on 2 January 2011 at the age of 95.[2]

Major results

1937
  • Koersel
    1938
  • La Flèche Wallonne
  • Brussel-Hozémont
  • Tour de France
  • Winner stage 17A
    1939
  • Paris–Roubaix
  • Stal-Koersel
    1946
  • Belgian National Road Race Championships
  • Bordeaux–Paris
    1947
  • Belgian National Road Race Championships
    1949
  • Liège-St. Hubert
    1950
  • Liège

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/6956/Another-Paris-Roubaix-winner-passes-Emile-Masson-Jr.aspx Another Paris-Roubaix winner passes: Emile Masson, Jr. by Jered Gruber at 10:40 PM
    2. News: Décès du cycliste Emile Masson . French . 4 January 2011 . RTC . 7 June 2011.

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