| Born | May 19, 1940 |
| Birthplace | Nootdorp, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) |
| Discipline | Road cycling |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional career | 1962-1972 |
Dutch road cyclist Jan Janssen was born in Nootdorp on May 19, 1940. He is now retired. In 1962, he started racing professionally, competing for the Dutch team Pelforth-Sauvage-Lejeune.
Janssen was well-known for his powerful sprinting prowess, his success in one-day races, and his climbing prowess, which helped him win multiple difficult Tour de France stages. He won the Tour de France for the first time as a Dutchman in 1964, and he repeated the achievement in 1968.
Janssen won a number of notable competitions, including the Milan-San Remo, the Amstel Gold Race, and the Paris-Nice, in addition to his two Tour de France victories. He achieved success at the World Championships as well, taking first place in the road race in 1964 and second in 1967.
After 11 seasons, Janssen ended his career as a professional cyclist in 1972. He later rose to prominence as a cycling team manager, leading a number of teams to victory in the 1980s and 1990s.
The table below lists Jan Janssen’s top achievements:
| Year | Achievement |
|---|---|
| 1964 | Winner of the Tour de France |
| 1964 | Winner of the World Championships road race |
| 1965 | Winner of the Paris-Nice |
| 1967 | Winner of the Bordeaux-Paris |
| 1967 | Second place in the World Championships road race |
| 1968 | Winner of the Tour de France |
| 1969 | Winner of the Amstel Gold Race |
Advertising links are marked with *. We receive a small commission on sales, nothing changes for you.