Jan Krekels

Infobox Cyclist
ridername = Jan Krekels


fullname = Jan Krekels
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dateofbirth = birth date and age|1947|8|26
country = NED
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currentteam = Retired
discipline = Road
role = Rider
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majorwins = Golden medal 1968 Olympic Games
updated = July 15, 2008

Jan Jozef Alfons Franciscus Krekels (born August 26, 1947 in Sittard, Limburg) is a retired cyclist from the Netherlands. He became Olympic champion in the 100km team time trial in 1968 with Joop Zoetemelk, René Pijnen and Fedor den Hertog. He also won the 19th stage of the Tour de France in 1971 and the prologue of Paris-Nice in 1970. He retired from professional cycling in 1978.

Palmarès

;1968:Archer International Grand Prix:Omloop der Kempen:Ronde van Overijssel:Österreich-Rundfahrt:Ronde van Limburg:goca Olympic Games team time trial;1969:Orchies;1970:Acht van Chaam;1971:Ulestraten:Strombeek-Bever:Tour de France:::Winner stage 19;1972:Simpelveld:Vuelta a Andalucia;1972:Born;1973:Valkenswaard:Born;1974:Beringen:Geetbets;1976:Arendonk:Kloosterzande:Kruiningen;1978:Obbicht:Boxmeer

External links

*cyclingwebsite|8508
* [http://www.letour.fr/HISTO/TDF/riders/us/4098.html Official Tour de France results for Jan Krekels]

Persondata
NAME=Krekels, Jan
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SHORT DESCRIPTION=Road bicycle racer
DATE OF BIRTH=1947-8-26
PLACE OF BIRTH=Sittard
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