1947 Gent–Wevelgem

The 1947 Gent–Wevelgem was the ninth edition of the Gent–Wevelgem cycle race and was held on 30 March 1947. The race started in Ghent and finished in Wevelgem. The race was won by cyclist Maurice Desimpelaere.

1947 Gent–Wevelgem
Race details
Dates30 March 1947
Stages1
Distance230[1] km (142.9 mi)
Winning time6h 45' 00"
Results
 Winner Maurice Desimpelaere (BEL)
 Second René Beyens (BEL)
 Third Lucien Vlaemynck (BEL)
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General classification

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Final general classification[2][3][4]
RankRiderTime
1  Maurice Desimpelaere (BEL)6h 45' 00"
2  René Beyens (BEL)+ 0"
3  Lucien Vlaemynck (BEL)+ 0"
4  Valère Ollivier (BEL)+ 2' 10"
5  André Rosseel (BEL)+ 2' 10"
6  Achiel Buysse (BEL)+ 2' 45"
7  Roger Cnockaert (BEL)+ 2' 45"
8  Sylvain Grysolle (BEL)+ 2' 45"
9  Gino Bartali (ITA)+ 2' 45"
10  Emmanuel Thoma [es] (BEL)+ 2' 45"

References

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