Roger De Vlaeminck is a Belgian former professional racing cyclist. He was described by Rik Van Looy as "The most talented and the only real classics rider of his generation". Nicknamed "The Gypsy" because he was born into a family of traveling clothiers, he is known for exploits in the cobbled classic Paris–Roubaix race, but his performances in other "Monument" races gave him a record that few can match. His record in Paris–Roubaix earned him another nickname, "Monsieur Paris–Roubaix".
Roger De Vlaeminck, Belgian cyclist and coach
On August 24, in the year 1947, Roger De Vlaeminck, Belgian cyclist and coach. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of August 24, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on August 24, 1947 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
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- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 11 February 2026.
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