José Samyn
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | José Samyn |
| Born |
May 11, 1946 Quiévrechain, France |
| Died |
August 28, 1969 (aged 23) Zingem, Belgium |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Major wins | |
| 1 stage 1967 Tour de France | |
|
Infobox last updated on July 14, 2008 | |
José Samyn (11 May 1946 in Quiévrechain – 28 August 1969 in Zingem) was a French professional road bicycle racer who died during a race in Zingem, Belgium. Samyn won a stage of the Tour de France in 1967.
As an amateur, he won the 1965 French Military Cycling Championship.
He was the first winner of the GP Fayt-le-Franc and after his death the race was renamed Le Samyn (or Memorial Samyn) in his honor.
Palmarès
- 1967
- Grand Prix de Denain
- Solesmes
- Tour de France:
- Winner stage 11
- 1968
- Circuit du Port de Dunkerque
- GP Fayt-le-Franc
- Wingene
- 1969
- Tour de Picardie
External links
- José Samyn profile at Cycling Archives
- Official Tour de France results for José Samyn
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