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About Gianni Meersman
- Gianni Meersman (born 5 December 1985) is a Belgian former professional road bicycle racer, who rode professionally between 2007 and 2016 for the Discovery Channel, FDJ, Lotto–Belisol and Etixx–Quick-Step teams.
- He currently works as a directeur sportif for the Pauwels Sauzen–Bingoal team. After stage 3 of the 2007 Tour de Georgia, Meersman was forced to abandon the race due to a severe case of patella tendinitis.
- He treated the riders of the Grand Peloton, a charity fundraiser ride, to his presence as the Peloton Captain of the "Blue Peloton".
- Meersman finally came to Grand Tour prominence, after 10 years as a professional racer, at the 2016 Vuelta a España winning two stages in bunch sprints.
- During the race, Fortuneo–Vital Concept announced that Meersman had agreed a one-year contract with the team for 2017. However, a diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmia and scar tissue on his heart forced Meersman to announce his retirement on 30 December 2016.
- On 11 October 2017, Meersman was confirmed as the new sporting director for cyclo-cross team Marlux–Napoleon Games.
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See Also
- Famous People's Birthdays on 05 December, Belgium
- Famous People's Birthdays in December, Belgium
- Famous sport cyclist's Birthdays on 05 December, Belgium
- Famous sport cyclist's Birthdays in December, Belgium
- Famous track cyclist's Birthdays on 05 December, Belgium
- Famous track cyclist's Birthdays in December, Belgium
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