Leo Proost

Leo Proost ( born November 1, 1933, Oud -Turnhout ) is a former Belgian racing cyclist and three-time world champion stayer.

Leo Proost, whose professional career lasted from 1956 to 1973, was at this time one of the most versatile racing cyclist Belgium. Even as an amateur, he was Belgian champion in 1956 in a two - team driving with Fernand Leemans and third in the individual pursuit. In the following years he was six times Belgian champion the professional upright and once in Dernyrennen.

1963, 1967 and 1968 was Proost World Champion of Professional Stayers, 1964 Vice World Champion, and 1966, he finished in third place. 1965 Proost was European champion stayer.

Leo Proost also started at 28 Six Days; In 1963 he won the Antwerp together with Rik Van Steenbergen and his son-in Palle Lykke.

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