Jacques Anquetil - Other Races

Other Races

Anquetil was not as successful in the classic single-day races but towards the end of his career he won:

  • Gent–Wevelgem (1964)
  • Liège–Bastogne–Liège (1966)

Anquetil finished in the top 10 in the world championship on six occasions, but second place in 1966 was the nearest he came to the rainbow jersey.

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