 Ad Tak in 1975 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 June 1953 Nieuwe Gastel, Netherlands |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 80 kg (180 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Cycling |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals | 1976 |
Adrianus Johannes "Ad" Tak (born 8 June 1953) is a retired Dutch cyclist who was active between 1973 and 1985. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics and finished in 50th place in the road race. [1]
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