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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 February 1948 Roosteren, Limburg, Netherlands |
| Team information | |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional teams | |
| 1972 | Sonolor |
| 1973 | Canada Dry-Gazelle |
| 1974 | Timoil |
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