Bim Diederich

Bim Diederich, actually Jean Diederich ( born February 20, 1922 in Esch- Uelzecht, Luxembourg; † 6 December 2012) was a Luxembourgian cyclist.

Life

His nickname was given Bim Diederich, when he worked as a 16- year-old in a pharmacy and so also the Potency " Yohimbine ", abbreviated "Joe Bim " sold. Since 1937 he was a member of the Association Union Cycliste Pétange ( UCP) and drove his first race in 1939. In July 1947 he became a professional.

He had his greatest sporting success in the Tour de France of 1951, when he went three days in the yellow jersey and won the stage from Reims to Gand. At the infamous wall with cyclists of Geraardsbergen he duped the time its three joint lead, which is why he was also called " Duc de Grammont " ( Grammont = French for Geraardsbergen ).

In 1954, he drove his last race, the Tour de Luxembourg, where he finished in 11th place. Then he ran a bicycle repair shop in Petingen.

Diederich is the father of cyclist Lucien Didier and the grandfather of Laurent Didier. In his hometown, the community has set up in his honor a gallery with memorabilia from his sporting career in the local sports hall.

Achievements

Bim Diederich had won a total of 14 victories in his career between 1946 until 1954. These include several stage wins during the Tour de France in 1950, 1951 and 1952.

Pictures of Bim Diederich

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