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Full name | Achiel Buysse |
Born |
Lochristi, Belgium |
December 20, 1918
Died | July 23, 1984 Wetteren, Belgium |
(aged 65)
Team information | |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
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Achiel Buysse (1918–1984) was a Belgian cyclist. He was born December 20, 1918 at Lochristi, Belgium and died July 23, 1984 at Wetteren, Belgium. He was a professional cyclist from 1938 to 1950. He is the father-in-law of Michel Vaarten, and the grandfather of Pascal Elaut and Luc Colyn who were also racing cyclists.
He shares the record for victories in the Tour of Flanders, winning in 1940, 1941 and 1943.