Walter Planckaert (born 8 April 1948) is a Belgian former professional

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. He is the younger brother of

Willy Planckaert Willy Planckaert (born 5 April 1944 in Nevele) is a Belgian former road bicycle racer. His brothers, Eddy and Walter Planckaert, as well as his son Jo Planckaert, are also former professional road bicycle racers.Eddy Planckaert Eddy Planckaert (born 22 September 1958) is a Belgian former professional road bicycle racing, road racing cyclist. In 1988, Planckaert enjoyed perhaps his best year by capturing the green jersey (points competition) at the 1988 Tour de France a ...

, and the uncle of

Jo Planckaert Jo Planckaert (born 16 December 1970) is a Belgian former professional road bicycle racer. He is the son of former professional road bicycle racer Willy Planckaert, brother of famous road bicycle racers Eddy Planckaert, Eddy and Walter Planckaer ...

. He had 74 victories in his professional career. After retiring from riding, he commenced a long career in team management, working for the

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, Novemail–Histor, Palmans, Lotto–Adecco and Chocolade Jacques teams.

Major results

;1972 :

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;1973 :

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;1976 :

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;1977 :

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;1978 :

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: ::Winner stage 1B ;1979 :

;1984 :

References

External links

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Official Tour de France results for Walter Planckaert
Living people 1948 births Belgian male cyclists Belgian Tour de France stage winners Cyclists from East Flanders People from Nevele 20th-century Belgian sportsmen {{Belgium-cycling-bio-1940s-stub