Theo Verschueren

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Theo Verschueren
Theo Verschueren 1966.jpg
Theo Verschueren in 1966
Personal information
Born (1943-01-27) 27 January 1943 (age 78)
Sint Jansteen, Netherlands
Sport
SportMotor-paced racing
Medal record
Representing  Belgium
Motor-paced World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1969 Brno Professionals
Silver medal – second place 1970 Leicester Professionals
Gold medal – first place 1971 Varese Professionals
Gold medal – first place 1972 Marseille Professionals
Silver medal – second place 1974 Montreal Professionals

Theo Verschueren (born 27 January 1943) is a retired Belgian cyclist. He had his best achievements in motor-paced racing, in which he won the world championships in the professionals category in 1971 and 1972 and finished second in 1969, 1970 and 1974. During his career Verschueren took part in 67 six-day road races, winning the race of Antwerp in 1968 and 1972.[1]

He married the daughter of Belgian cyclist Petrus Van Theemsche.[1] He is not related to Adolph Verschueren, another motor-paced racing world champion from Belgium.

Teams[]

  • 1963-1965: Dr.Mann
  • 1966-1967: Romeo Smith’s
  • 1968-1969: Goldor-Gerka
  • 1970-1971: Hertekamp-Magniflex
  • 1972-1973: Rokado
  • 1974: MIC-Ludo-De Gribaldy

References[]

  1. ^ a b Theo Verschueren. radsportseiten.net
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