Jean Brankart Explained
Jean Brankart |
Full Name: | Jean Brankart |
Birth Date: | 1930 7, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Momalle, Belgium |
Discipline: | Road/Track |
Role: | Rider |
Majorwins: | 2 stages 1955 Tour de France Mountains classification 1958 Giro d'Italia |
Show-Medals: | yes |
Jean Brankart (12 July 1930 – 23 July 2020)[1] was a Belgian professional road bicycle racer who was active from 1953 to 1960. In 1955, Brankart finished the 1955 Tour de France in second place, winning two stages.
Major results
- 1953
Hannut
Houdeng
- 1954
Gembloux
Huy
Waremme
Tour de France
9th place overall classification
- 1955
Herve
Charleroi
Tour de France
2nd place overall classification
winner stages 18 and 21
- 1956
national track pursuit champion
Alken
Libramont
Giro d'Italia
7th place overall classification
- 1957
Herve
La Hulpe
- 1958
national track pursuit champion
Hoegaarden
Namur
Giro d'Italia
2nd place overall classification
Winner mountains classification
- 1959
Grand Prix du Midi Libre
national track pursuit champion
Seraing
Florenville
Hamme
Tour de France
10th place overall classificationNotes and References
- https://www.proximus.be/pickx/nl/2063139/jean-brankart-tweede-in-tour-1955-op-90-jarige-leeftijd-overleden Jean Brankart, tweede in Tour 1955, op 90-jarige leeftijd overleden