Emiel Faignaert

Emiel Faignaert (March 10, 1919 in Sint-Martens-Lierde – May 10, 1980 in Ghent) was a Belgian cyclist.

He was professional from 1940 to 1950. In 1943, Faignaert won Antwerp-Ghent-Antwerp. His biggest success was in 1947 when he won the Tour of Flanders. Overall, he won 27 races.

In Faignaert's home town, a monument of him was erected in 2007.

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1942
2nd of the Grand Prix de Wallonie
2nd of the Grote Prijs Stad Zottegem

1944
6th of Paris-Roubaix

1947
Tour of Flanders
2nd of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

References

Category:1919 births
Category:1980 deaths
Category:Belgian male cyclists
Category:Sportspeople from East Flanders
Category:People from Lierde