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Léon Vanderstuyft (5 May 1890 – 26 February 1964) was a Belgian cyclist. After winning a bronze medal at the UCI Motor-paced World Championships in 1908 in the amateurs division he turned professional and won a silver and a gold medal in 1910 and 1922, respectively.[1][2]

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Léon Vanderstuyft
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Born5 May 1890
Ypres, Belgium
Died26 February 1964 (aged 73)
Paris, France
Sport
SportCycling
Medal record
Representing  Belgium
Motor-paced World Championships
Bronze medal – third place1908 LeipzigAmateurs
Silver medal – second place1910 BrusselsProfessionals
Gold medal – first place1922 ParisProfessionals
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On 29 September 1928 he set a world speed record of 122.771 km/h riding behind a pacer.[3]

His father Fritz and elder brother Arthur were also professional cyclists.[1]

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