Michel Vaarten

Michel Vaarten (born 17 January 1957) is a retired track cyclist and road bicycle racer from Belgium. He represented Belgium at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where he won silver medal in the 1.000m time trial behind East Germany's Klaus-Jürgen Grünke.[1] Vaarten was a professional from 1979 to 1992. He won 12 national titles, one European title and one world title, mainly in track cycling. Vaarten is currently piloting a Derny bike in many Six Day Cycling events around Europe.

Michel Vaarten
Vaarten in 2015
Personal information
Born (1957-01-17) 17 January 1957
Turnhout, Belgium
Team information
Current teamRetired
Discipline
  • Track
  • Road
RoleRider
Rider typeSprinter
Professional teams
1979Mini-Flat–V.D.B.–Pirelli
1980Eurobouw
1981Fangio–Sapeco–Mavic
1982Amko Sport
1983–1985Suntour
1986–1989Schwinn–Icy Hot
1990–1991Sakae–3 Rensho
1992Buysse Babyartikelen
Medal record
Men's track cycling
Representing  Belgium
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1976 Montreal 1000m time trial
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1986 Colorado SpringsKeirin
Silver medal – second place1986 Colorado SpringsPoints race
Silver medal – second place1990 MaebashiKeirin
Bronze medal – third place1979 AmsterdamIndividual sprint
Bronze medal – third place1988 GhentKeirin
European Championships
Gold medal – first place1980 Ghent Madison

After his competitive career, he served as a pacemaker.[2]

References
  1. "Michel Vaarten Olympic Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  2. Dernykoning Michel Vaarten schuwt risico’s. Nieuwsblad (2014-11-19). Retrieved 2018-05-24.


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