Statements (44)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
motorcycle
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gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Belgian_Sportsman_of_the_Year
Flandrien of the Year Golden Bicycle World's_Best_Cyclist |
gptkbp:birthDate |
1945-06-17
|
gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Meensel-Kiezegem,_Belgium
|
gptkbp:coachingCareer |
1961
1978 |
gptkbp:famousPerson |
Eddy_Merckx:_The_Cannibal
|
gptkbp:famousQuote |
“Winning is not everything, but wanting to win is.”
“You have to be a little bit crazy to be a cyclist.” “Cycling is a sport of endurance.” “I am a cyclist, and I am proud of it.” “The best way to win is to be the best.” |
gptkbp:fullName |
gptkb:Eddy_Merckx
|
gptkbp:golfingEvents |
5
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Merckx Eddy
|
gptkbp:influence |
One of the greatest cyclists of all time
|
gptkbp:inspiration |
Inspired many future cyclists
|
gptkbp:legacy |
Dominated professional cycling in the 1960s and 1970s
|
gptkbp:majorRivers |
Tour de France
Giro d'Italia World_Championship |
gptkbp:nationality |
Belgian
|
gptkbp:nickname |
The Cannibal
|
gptkbp:notable_winners |
1
|
gptkbp:notableArtists |
gptkb:Cycling_Hall_of_Fame
|
gptkbp:notableGames |
Gold medal in road race 1964
Silver medal in team time trial 1964 |
gptkbp:retirementYear |
1978
Became a cycling commentator Involved in cycling-related business ventures |
gptkbp:style |
Aggressive racing style
|
gptkbp:team |
gptkb:Faema
gptkb:Molteni Bianchi |
gptkbp:tour |
1
1967 1971 1974 5 |
gptkbp:winner |
3
5 |