Herman Vanspringel, a famously recognized Belgian cyclist known as Monsieur Bordeaux-Paris for winning the marathon classic seven times and losing the 1968 Tour de France on the penultimate day, has passed away at the age of 79.
Herman Vanspringel cause of death
In a homage to the cyclist remembered as much for his near finishes as his victories, Tour de France organizers announced the racer’s passing on Thursday.
In 1968, he had a 16-second lead over Jan Janssen going into the final Tour time trial, but the Dutchman caught up to him in the last kilometers to take home the yellow jersey.
Over the course of a career that was much too frequently spent in the shadow of his famous compatriot Eddy Merckx, he also placed second in the Italian Giro and third in the Spanish Vuelta.
Herman Vanspringel wife and children
Details about his wife and children has not been revealed yet by the him (Herman) or any of his family members.
Herman Vanspringel net worth
Herman left behind an estimated net worth of about $1.4 million US dollars.
Herman Vanspringel funeral
His funeral details and information is yet to be communicated to the public by the family.
