Walter Planckaert (born 8 April 1948 in Nevele) is a Belgian former professional road racing cyclist. He is the younger brother of Willy Planckaert, the older brother of Eddy Planckaert, and the uncle of Jo Planckaert.[1] He had 74 victories in his professional career. After retiring from riding, he commenced a long career in team management, working for the Panasonic, Novemail–Histor, Palmans, Lotto–Adecco and Chocolade Jacques teams.[2]

Major results

1972
Amstel Gold Race
1973
Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne
1976
Tour of Flanders
E3 Prijs Vlaanderen
1977
Tour of Belgium
Dwars door Vlaanderen
1978
Tour de France:
Winner stage 1B
1979
Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne
1984
Dwars door Vlaanderen
Walter Planckaert arrives first during Dwars door Vlaanderen 1977 (Maurice Terryn, collection: KOERS. Museum of Cycle Racing)

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Walter Planckaert at Cycling Archives
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Walter Planckaert". Cycling Archives. Retrieved 30 April 2016.

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