Bernhard Eckstein

Bernhard Eckstein (21 August 1935 โ€“ 10 November 2017) was a German cyclist. In 1960, he won the road race at the world championships and finished in 22nd place in the road race at the 1960 Summer Olympics.[2] During his career he won six one-day races, four in 1958, one in 1960 (the Manx Trophy in the amateurs division), and one in 1966.[3]

Bernhard Eckstein
Bernhard Eckstein with wife in 1961
Personal information
Born(1935-08-21)21 August 1935
Zwochau, Germany
Died10 November 2017(2017-11-10) (aged 82)[1]
Height1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight57 kg (126 lb)
Sport
SportCycling
ClubSC DHfK, Leipzig
Medal record
World championships
Gold medal โ€“ first place1960 SachsenringAmateur's Road race

References

  1. Kiwitter, Erik (13 November 2017). ""Alles Quatsch, ich bin der Weltmeister"". Freie Presse (in German). Saxony. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  2. Bernhard Eckstein. sports-reference.com
  3. Bernhard Eckstein. cyclingarchives.com


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