Birthdate: March 6, 1951
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Died: November 2, 2004
Gerrie Knetemann, a Dutch road bicycle racer, had a successful professional career. He won the World Championship in 1978 and was renowned for his victories in the Yellow Jersey at the Tour de France. Throughout his career, Knetemann achieved a total of 127 wins as a professional cyclist and secured victory in the Ronde van Nederland four times. Additionally, he played a key role in Joop Zoetemelk’s triumph in the 1980 Tour de France, contributing to his team’s success in winning twelve stages.
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