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Eddie Merckx

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Eddy Merckx, whose real name is Edouard Louis Joseph, Baron Merckx (June 17, 1945 -), is a Belgian professional cyclist who has won five Tour de France championships and is known as the "Ogre". Eddy Mocks was born in Woluwe-Saint-Peter. In 1964, he participated in the cycling race at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo and finished 12th. Became a professional player in 1965. In 1968, he joined the Italian Faema team.

Category
Athletes
Nationality
Belgium
Born
1945-06-17
Wikidata
Q103756
Occupations cyclist
Aliases Eddy MerckxEddie Merckx

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