Michel Vaarten

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Michel Vaarten

Michel Vaarten (born 17 January 1957) is a retired track cyclist and road bicycle racer from Belgium. He represented Belgium at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where he won silver medal in the 1.000m time trial behind East Germany's Klaus-Jürgen Grünke.[1] Vaarten was a professional from 1979 to 1992. He won 12 national titles, one European title and one world title, mainly in track cycling. Vaarten is currently piloting a Derny bike in many Six Day Cycling events around Europe.

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Michel Vaarten
Vaarten in 2015
Personal information
Born (1957-01-17) 17 January 1957 (age 68)
Turnhout, Belgium
Team information
Current teamRetired
Discipline
  • Track
  • Road
RoleRider
Rider typeSprinter
Professional teams
1979Mini-Flat–V.D.B.–Pirelli
1980Eurobouw
1981Fangio–Sapeco–Mavic
1982Amko Sport
1983–1985Suntour
1986–1989Schwinn–Icy Hot
1990–1991Sakae–3 Rensho
1992Buysse Babyartikelen
Medal record
Men's track cycling
Representing  Belgium
Olympic Games
1976 Montreal 1000m time trial
World Championships
1986 Colorado SpringsKeirin
1986 Colorado SpringsPoints race
1990 MaebashiKeirin
1979 AmsterdamIndividual sprint
1988 GhentKeirin
European Championships
1980 Ghent Madison
Close

After his competitive career, he served as a pacemaker.[2]

References

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