Robert Grondelaers
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Robert Grondelaers (28 February 1933 in Opglabbeek
– 22 August 1989 in Opglabbeek
) was a road
cyclist from Belgium
, who won the silver medal in the men's individual road race at the 1952 Summer Olympics
in Helsinki, Finland. At the same tournament he claimed the title in the men's team road race, alongside André Noyelle
and Lucien Victor
. He was a professional rider from 1954 to 1962.
Opglabbeek
Opglabbeek is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006 Opglabbeek had a total population of 9,607. The total area is 24.98 km² which gives a population density of 385 inhabitants per km².-External links:*...
– 22 August 1989 in Opglabbeek
Opglabbeek
Opglabbeek is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006 Opglabbeek had a total population of 9,607. The total area is 24.98 km² which gives a population density of 385 inhabitants per km².-External links:*...
) was a road
Road
A road is a thoroughfare, route, or way on land between two places, which typically has been paved or otherwise improved to allow travel by some conveyance, including a horse, cart, or motor vehicle. Roads consist of one, or sometimes two, roadways each with one or more lanes and also any...
cyclist from Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, who won the silver medal in the men's individual road race at the 1952 Summer Olympics
1952 Summer Olympics
The 1952 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Helsinki, Finland in 1952. Helsinki had been earlier given the 1940 Summer Olympics, which were cancelled due to World War II...
in Helsinki, Finland. At the same tournament he claimed the title in the men's team road race, alongside André Noyelle
André Noyelle
André Noyelle was a road racing cyclist from Belgium, who won the gold medal in the men's individual road race at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. At the same tournament he also claimed the title in the men's team road race, alongside Robert Grondelaers and Lucien Victor...
and Lucien Victor
Lucien Victor
Lucien Victor was a road racing cyclist from Belgium, who won the gold medal in the men's team road race, alongside André Noyelle and Robert Grondelaers. He was a professional rider from 1953 to 1956.-References:...
. He was a professional rider from 1954 to 1962.