Charly Gaul

GPTKB entity

Statements (41)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf cyclist
gptkbp:birthDate 1932-12-08
gptkbp:birthPlace Luxembourg_City,_Luxembourg
gptkbp:birthYear 1952-1965
gptkbp:deathDate 2022-11-06
gptkbp:deathPlace Luxembourg_City,_Luxembourg
gptkbp:discipline Road cycling
gptkbp:fullName Charles_Gaul
gptkbp:height 1.75 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Charly Gaul
gptkbp:majorRivers gptkb:World_Road_Race_Championships
Tour de France
Giro d'Italia
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Luxembourgish
gptkbp:nickname The_Angel_of_the_Mountains
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Luxembourg_National_Time_Trial_Champion
gptkb:Luxembourg_National_Road_Race_Champion
Known for climbing ability
Considered one of the best climbers of his era
Famous for his performances in the mountains
Influenced future generations of cyclists
Known for his distinctive style and determination
Left a legacy in the cycling community
Participated in the 1956 Olympics
Popular in the 1950s cycling scene
Retired from professional cycling in 1965
Two-time winner of the Giro d'Italia
Winner of the 1956 World Road Race Championships
Winner of the 1958 Tour de France mountain classification
Multiple_stage_wins_in_Grand_Tours
Inducted_into_the_Luxembourg_Sports_Hall_of_Fame
Rode_for_several_professional_teams_throughout_his_career
Participated_in_the_Vuelta_a_España
Rode_for_national_team_in_various_competitions
Remembered_for_his_contributions_to_Luxembourg_cycling
Had_a_significant_impact_on_the_sport_in_Luxembourg
gptkbp:role Rider
gptkbp:team gptkb:Faema
Maloja
Alcyon
gptkbp:weight 70 kg