Johan De Muynck, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Johan De Muynck

cyclist

Date of Birth: 30-May-1948

Place of Birth: Evergem, Flemish Region, Belgium

Profession: sport cyclist

Nationality: Belgium

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Johan De Muynck

  • Johan De Muynck (born 30 May 1948 in Sleidinge, East-Flanders) is a Belgian former professional road racing cyclist who raced from 1971 to 1983.
  • The highlight of his career was his overall win in the 1978 Giro d'Italia.
  • He was an outstanding climber.
  • Other Grand Tour highlights include a very strong performance in the closely contested 1976 Giro d'Italia where he held the Maglia Rosa until the final time trial finishing on the podium in 2nd less than a minute behind the winner.
  • He also rode well in the 1980 and 1981 editions of the Tour de France where he finished 4th and 7th respectively.
  • Going into the 2020 cycling season De Muynck is the last Belgian rider to win a Grand Tour.

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