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Albertus "Bert" Boom (born 6 May 1938) is a retired cyclist from the Netherlands. He won the UCI Motor-paced World Championships in 1969 and finished in third place in 1971.[1][2]

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Bert Boom
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Born (1938-05-06) 6 May 1938 (age 86)
Markelo, the Netherlands
Sport
SportMotor-paced racing
Medal record
Representing the  Netherlands
Motor-paced World Championships
Gold medal – first place1969 BrnoAmateurs
Bronze medal – third place1971 VareseAmateurs
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He competed until 1980 but with less success. After retiring he worked as a technician with professional cycling teams and ran a bicycle shop Bert Boom Race. Around 1987 he became a promoting agent with Gazelle and Shimano. Later he worked as technical assistant for disabled basketball teams (wheelchairs) and cyclists and in this capacity was involved in international competitions and the 1996 Summer Olympics.[3]

His brothers Hans and Henk and son Bart are retired road cyclists.[1][3]

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