- Gianni Meersman
Infobox Cyclist
ridername = Gianni Meersman
fullname = Gianni Meersman
nickname =
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1986|12|5
country = Belgium
height =
weight =
currentteam = Française des Jeux
discipline = Road, track
role = Rider
ridertype =
amateuryears =
amateurteams =
proyears = 2007
2008–
proteams = Discovery Channel
Française des Jeux
majorwins =
updated =April 25 ,2008 Gianni Meersman (born
5 December 1985 inTielt ) is a Belgian professionalroad bicycle racer forUCI ProTeam Française des Jeux . After stage 3 of theTour de Georgia , Meersman was forced to abandon the race due to a severe case of patella tendinitis. He treated the riders of the Grand Peloton, a charity fundraiser ride, to his presence as the Peloton Captain of the "Blue Peloton".Major results
;2005: 1st, Overall and 3 stage wins, Ronde van Namen;2006: 1st, Stage 2, Ronde van Namen: 3rd, Overall and Stage 4 win, Tour de l'Oise;2007: 1st, Stage 5, Tour of Austria: 1st, Stage 3, Tour de Georgia (2.HC, UCI America Tour)
External links
* [http://www.giannimeersman.be/ Official site]
Persondata
NAME= Meersman, Gianni
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=
SHORT DESCRIPTION=Road bicycle racer
DATE OF BIRTH=1985-12-05
PLACE OF BIRTH=Tielt ,Belgium
DATE OF DEATH=
PLACE OF DEATH=
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