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Gerrie Knetemann was born on 6 March, 1951 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is a Dutch cyclist (1951–2004). Discover Gerrie Knetemann's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 53 years old?

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Age 53 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 6 March, 1951
Birthday 6 March
Birthplace Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Date of death 2 November, 2004
Died Place Bergen, the Netherlands
Nationality Netherlands

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Who Is Gerrie Knetemann's Wife?

His wife is Gre Donker

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Children Roxane Knetemann, Marnix Knetemann, Elise Knetemann

Gerrie Knetemann Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gerrie Knetemann worth at the age of 53 years old? Gerrie Knetemann’s income source is mostly from being a successful cyclist. He is from Netherlands. We have estimated Gerrie Knetemann's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1951

Gerard Friedrich "Gerrie" Knetemann (6 March 1951 in Amsterdam – 2 November 2004 in Bergen, North Holland) was a Dutch road bicycle racer who won the 1978 World Championship.

1971

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1974

A four-time winner of the Ronde van Nederland, he also rode the Tour de France 11 times between 1974 and 1987, winning 10 stages, a Dutch record equalled only by Jan Raas and Joop Zoetemelk.

Knetemann won 127 races as a professional.

Knetemann maintained an Amsterdam accent and a sharp sense of humour that made him a favourite with reporters and earned him television and radio appearances.

1977

He wore the Yellow Jersey early in each Tour de France for four consecutive years between 1977 and 1980.

1978

His best year in the Tour de France was 1978, when he led from the sixth stage.

Although he lost the leader's yellow jersey two days later, he won the stage into Lausanne and then the final stage on the Champs Elysées in Paris.

Knetemann raced for several different sponsored teams in his career, one of the most famous was the team, managed by Peter Post, with which he won the 1978 UCI Road World Championships.

1980

Together with Raas and his TI-Raleigh teammates Knetemann played a pivotal role in the victory of Zoetemelk in the 1980 Tour de France, one of the most dominating team performances in Tour de France history in which the team won twelve stages.

1983

His career dwindled after a crash in Dwars door België in Belgium in March 1983.

Recovery took months and, although he did again ride the Tour de France, there was not much left of the once sparkling star.

1985

Knetemann did however win the Amstel Gold Race in 1985.

1987

Their daughter Roxane, born in 1987, was a professional cyclist as well.

1991

He retired from racing in 1991 and became Dutch team selector.

Knetemann died while riding his bike.

He collapsed from a heart attack with friends in Bergen.

His wife, Gre Donker, was also a racing cyclist.

They had a son and two daughters.