Leo Proost

Leo Proost (1 November 1933 – 24 May 2016)[1] was a Belgian cyclist. His best achievements were in motor-paced racing, in which he won the world championships in the professionals category in 1963, 1967 and 1968, as well as national titles between 1963 and 1968. During his career Proost took part in 25 six-day races, winning the race of Antwerp in 1963.[2]

Leo Proost
Leo Proost in Amsterdam in 1967
Personal information
Born(1933-11-01)1 November 1933
Oud-Turnhout, Belgium
Died24 May 2016(2016-05-24) (aged 82)
Sport
SportMotor-paced racing
Medal record
Representing  Belgium
Motor-paced World Championships
Gold medal – first place1963 LiegeProfessionals
Silver medal – second place1964 ParisProfessionals
Bronze medal – third place1966 FrankfurtProfessionals
Gold medal – first place1967 AmsterdamProfessionals
Gold medal – first place1968 RomeProfessionals

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