Jos Boons
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jozef "Jos"•Boons |
| Used name | Jos•Boons |
| Born | 13 February 1943 in Vorst, Laakdal, Antwerpen (BEL) |
| Died | 15 December 2000 in Laakdal, Antwerpen (BEL) |
| Affiliations | Lierse Bicycle Club |
| NOC |  Belgium |
Biography
Jos Boons is one of the few Belgian cyclists to win the national road title both as an amateur (1964) and as a professional (1967). After his Olympic appearance in Tokyo, Boons turned pro, but except for his Belgian title never managed wins in major races, although he won a slew of less important races. He died at age 57, after being involved in a crash with a truck.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Cycling Road (Cycling) | BEL |
Jos Boons | |||
| Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 38 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died in a car accident.)