Rik Van Looy was a Belgian road racing cyclist, born in Grobbendonk in 1933. He died in 2024. His record spans road bicycle racing and cycling.
He turned out for Flandria, Solo-Superia, Faema (cycling team, 1955–1962), Libertas and Willem II-Gazelle. He competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Within road bicycle racing, Rik Van Looy is remembered for a record that stands up against anything his generation produced.
The public record credits Rik Van Looy with one Olympic Games and 5 senior teams. Cycling is a sport of endurance and tactics played out over hours.
Achievements
- Competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics
