Personal information | |
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Full name | Marcel Laurens |
Born | Mechelen, Belgium | 21 June 1952
Team information | |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Professional teams | |
1974–1977 | IJsboerke–Colner |
1978 | C&A |
1979–1980 | Marc Zeep Savon–Superia |
1981–1983 | DAF Trucks–Côte d'Or |
1984–1985 | Euro-Soap–Crack |
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