Gerard Vianen

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Gerard Vianen

Born
February 9, 1944
Died
December 10, 2014
Age
70 years
Cause
leukemia

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Gerard Vianen, 70, Dutch racing cyclist, leukemia.

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Gerard Vianen (9 February 1944 – 10 December 2014) was a Dutch professional road bicycle racer. A domestique for Joop Zoetemelk and Raymond Poulidor, he won one stage in the Tour de France and 3 stages in the Vuelta a España.

Vianen died from leukemia on 10 December 2014 at the age of 70.

Major results

1965
GP Faber
1966
Ronde van Overijssel
1967
Eeklo
Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen
Ninove
1968
Neerbeek
Yerseke
1970
Kamerik
1971
Vuelta a España:
Winner stage 10
Genoa–Nice
Schinnen
1972
Vuelta a España:
Winner stages 2 and 15
Rijen
1974
Tour de France:
Winner stage 20
1975
Obbicht
Ronde van Midden-Zeeland
Linne
1977
Kamerik
Galder

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  1. 1.What was the birth date of Gerard Vianen?

    • A.9 February 1944Correct
    • B.10 December 2014
    • C.9 February 1950
    • D.10 December 1944

    Gerard Vianen was born on 9 February 1944.

    Source: biography introduction

  2. 2.What was the primary profession of Gerard Vianen?

    • A.Journalist
    • B.Team manager
    • C.Race car driver
    • D.Road bicycle racerCorrect

    Gerard Vianen was a professional road bicycle racer.

    Source: biography introduction

  3. 3.At what age did Gerard Vianen pass away?

    • A.70Correct
    • B.60
    • C.65
    • D.75

    Gerard Vianen died at the age of 70.

    Source: biography introduction

  4. 4.What was the cause of death of Gerard Vianen?

    • A.Cycling accident
    • B.LeukemiaCorrect
    • C.Heart failure
    • D.Pneumonia

    Gerard Vianen died from leukemia on 10 December 2014.

    Source: biography introduction

  5. 5.On what date did Gerard Vianen die?

    • A.9 February 1944
    • B.9 February 2014
    • C.10 December 2014Correct
    • D.10 December 1944

    Gerard Vianen died on 10 December 2014.

    Source: biography introduction

  6. 6.For which cyclist did Gerard Vianen serve as a domestique?

    • A.Jacques Anquetil
    • B.Eddy Merckx
    • C.Bernard Hinault
    • D.Joop ZoetemelkCorrect

    Gerard Vianen served as a domestique for Joop Zoetemelk.

    Source: biography introduction

  7. 7.How many stages did Gerard Vianen win in the Tour de France?

    • A.Two
    • B.Four
    • C.OneCorrect
    • D.Three

    Gerard Vianen won one stage in the Tour de France.

    Source: biography introduction

  8. 8.Which other cyclist did Gerard Vianen support as a domestique?

    • A.Lance Armstrong
    • B.Miguel Indurain
    • C.Gino Bartali
    • D.Raymond PoulidorCorrect

    Gerard Vianen acted as a domestique for Raymond Poulidor.

    Source: biography introduction

  9. 9.Which professional cycling role did Gerard Vianen fulfill for other riders?

    • A.Sprinting specialist
    • B.DomestiqueCorrect
    • C.Time trialist
    • D.Team leader

    Gerard Vianen worked as a domestique for other prominent cyclists.

    Source: biography introduction

  10. 10.What does the biography identify as the source of Gerard Vianen's archived results?

    • A.International Cycling Union
    • B.Vuelta Official Records
    • C.The Dutch Cycling Federation
    • D.Cycling ArchivesCorrect

    The biography notes that Gerard Vianen's results are listed at Cycling Archives.

    Source: external links section

  11. 11.In which specific professional sport was Gerard Vianen involved?

    • A.Road bicycle racingCorrect
    • B.Cyclocross
    • C.Mountain biking
    • D.Track cycling

    Gerard Vianen was a professional road bicycle racer.

    Source: biography introduction

  12. 12.Is the date of birth of Gerard Vianen the same as his date of death?

    • A.Yes, he died on 9 February 2014.
    • B.No, he died in February.
    • C.No, he died in December.Correct
    • D.Yes, he died on his birthday.

    Gerard Vianen was born in February and died in December.

    Source: biography introduction

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