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The basics
Quick facts
Intro
Road bicycle racer
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
14 December 1913(Koerich)
Death:
12 July 1980(Koerich)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Arsène Mersch (14 December 1913, in Koerich – 11 July 1980, in Koerich) was a Luxembourgian professional road bicycle racer and cyclo-cross racer, who became national champion in both categories twice. He also won one Tour de France stage, and wore the yellow jersey for one day.
Major results
- 1934
- GP Faber
- 1935
Luxembourg national road race champion- Stage 2 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya
- 1936
- 1936 Tour de France:
- Winner stage 21
- 5th place overall classification
- Wearing yellow jersey for one day
- Luxembourg national cyclo-cross champion
- Stage 5 Tour of Belgium
- 1938
- Luxembourg national cyclo-cross champion
- Stage 1 Tour de Suisse
- 1939
- Stage 8 Tour de Suisse
- Luxembourg national cyclo-cross champion
- Luxembourg national road race champion
