Wilfried Peffgen
- May 11, 2021
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|Wilfried Peffgen (1 October 1942 – 11 May 2021) was a German cyclist who was active between 1959 and 1983.
Biography
He won a medal at every UCI Motor-paced World Championships between 1976 and 1982, including three gold medals in 1976, 1978 and 1980. He also won eight European titles in 1971, 1973 and 1976–1981.
As a road cyclist, he competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in the individual road race and finished in sixth place. The next year, he turned professional. During his career, he took part in 188 six-day races, winning 16 of them, finishing in second place 41 times, and in third place 29 times. He competed four times in the Tour de France with Rudi Altig, in 1967, 1969, 1972 and 1973. He won the German National Road Race in 1972.
After retirement from racing, he ran a bicycle shop in his native Cologne and until 2009 served as director of the six-day race of Dortmund.
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1.How many six-day races did Wilfried Peffgen win during his career?
- A.16correct
- B.29
- C.188
- D.41
During his career, Wilfried Peffgen took part in 188 six-day races and won 16 of them.
Source: Biography career section
2.How many gold medals did Wilfried Peffgen earn at the UCI Motor-paced World Championships?
- A.Threecorrect
- B.Eight
- C.Four
- D.Six
Wilfried Peffgen won three gold medals at the UCI Motor-paced World Championships in 1976, 1978, and 1980.
Source: Biography career section
3.In which city was Wilfried Peffgen born?
- A.Dortmund
- B.Berlin
- C.Colognecorrect
- D.Munich
Wilfried Peffgen ran a bicycle shop in his native Cologne after retiring from racing.
Source: Biography post-retirement section
4.How many times did Wilfried Peffgen compete in the Tour de France?
- A.Eight
- B.Fourcorrect
- C.One
- D.Sixteen
Wilfried Peffgen competed four times in the Tour de France during his career.
Source: Biography career section
5.What title did Wilfried Peffgen win in 1972?
- A.European Motor-paced title
- B.Dortmund six-day race
- C.German National Road Racecorrect
- D.UCI World Championship
Wilfried Peffgen won the German National Road Race in 1972.
Source: Biography career section
6.Until which year did Wilfried Peffgen serve as director of the six-day race of Dortmund?
- A.2009correct
- B.2021
- C.1983
- D.1972
Wilfried Peffgen served as director of the six-day race of Dortmund until 2009.
Source: Biography post-retirement section
7.How many European titles did Wilfried Peffgen win in total?
- A.Sixteen
- B.Eightcorrect
- C.Three
- D.Six
Wilfried Peffgen won eight European titles during his career.
Source: Biography career section
8.Which of these years did Wilfried Peffgen compete in the Tour de France with Rudi Altig?
- A.1967correct
- B.1976
- C.1964
- D.1980
Wilfried Peffgen competed in the Tour de France with Rudi Altig in 1967, 1969, 1972, and 1973.
Source: Biography career section
9.During his 188 six-day race appearances, how many times did Wilfried Peffgen finish in second place?
- A.188
- B.29
- C.41correct
- D.16
Wilfried Peffgen finished in second place 41 times during his career in six-day races.
Source: Biography career section
10.What years did Wilfried Peffgen win gold medals at the UCI Motor-paced World Championships?
- A.1979, 1980, 1981
- B.1967, 1969, 1972
- C.1971, 1973, 1976
- D.1976, 1978, 1980correct
Wilfried Peffgen won gold medals at the UCI Motor-paced World Championships in 1976, 1978, and 1980.
Source: Biography career section
11.What was the total span of Wilfried Peffgen's active cycling career?
- A.1942 to 2021
- B.1959 to 1983correct
- C.1964 to 1973
- D.1976 to 1982
Wilfried Peffgen was an active cyclist between 1959 and 1983.
Source: Biography introduction
12.How many times did Wilfried Peffgen finish in third place in six-day races?
- A.188
- B.29correct
- C.41
- D.16
Wilfried Peffgen finished in third place 29 times during his career in six-day races.
Source: Biography career section
13.What was the date of birth for Wilfried Peffgen?
- A.11 May 1942
- B.1 October 1942correct
- C.11 May 1983
- D.1 October 1959
Wilfried Peffgen was born on 1 October 1942.
Source: Biography introduction
14.When did Wilfried Peffgen pass away?
- A.11 May 2021correct
- B.1 October 1983
- C.1 October 2021
- D.11 May 2009
Wilfried Peffgen died on 11 May 2021.
Source: Biography introduction
15.At which event did Wilfried Peffgen finish in sixth place in 1964?
- A.Summer Olympics individual road racecorrect
- B.UCI Motor-paced World Championships
- C.Tour de France
- D.Dortmund six-day race
Wilfried Peffgen competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in the individual road race and finished in sixth place.
Source: Biography career section
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