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Baal, Belgium


Baal is a village in the municipality of Tremelo, in the province of Flemish Brabant, Belgium.

It is notable as the home of successful cyclo-cross competitor Sven Nys. He is sometimes called by the nickname "the Kannibaal van Baal" (Dutch for "Cannibal of Baal").

The Grand Prix Sven Nys cyclo-cross race, named after Nys, is held annually in Baal.

Fellow cyclo-cross competitor Niels Albert also lives in Baal.

Coordinates: 50°59′44″N 4°45′11″E / 50.9956°N 4.753°E / 50.9956; 4.753



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