Arsène Mersch

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Arsène Mersch

sport cyclist

Born
December 14, 1913
Died
July 12, 1980
Age
66 years

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Arsène Mersch, 66, Luxembourgish racing cyclist.

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Arsène Mersch (14 December 1913 in Koerich – 11 July 1980 in Koerich) was a Luxembourgish professional road bicycle racer and cyclo-cross racer, who became national champion in both categories twice. He also won one Tour de France stage, and wore the yellow jersey for one day.

Major results

1934
GP Faber
1935
 Luxembourg national road race champion
Stage 2 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya
1936
1936 Tour de France:
Winner stage 21
5th place overall classification
Wearing yellow jersey for one day
 Luxembourg national cyclo-cross champion
Stage 5 Tour of Belgium
1938
 Luxembourg national cyclo-cross champion
Stage 1 Tour de Suisse
1939
Stage 8 Tour de Suisse
 Luxembourg national cyclo-cross champion
 Luxembourg national road race champion

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