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He was born in [[Mechelen]], [[Belgium]] and died in [[The Hague]].
He was born in [[Mechelen]], [[Belgium]] and died in [[The Hague]].


After having won a bronze at the [[Cycling at the 1924 Summer Olympics|1924 Summer Olympics]] in [[Paris, France]] (2000 m tandem), he won the silver medal four years later in the 1000 m individual time trial, aged 41.<ref name="sports-reference">{{cite web |url=http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bo/gerard-bosch-van-drakestein-1.html |title=Gerard Bosch van Drakestein Olympic Results |accessdate=2013-05-02 |work=sports-reference.com}}</ref>
After having won a bronze at the [[Cycling at the 1924 Summer Olympics|1924 Summer Olympics]] in [[Paris, France]] (2000 m tandem), he won the silver medal four years later in the 1000 m individual time trial, aged 41.<ref name="sports-reference">{{cite web|url=http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bo/gerard-bosch-van-drakestein-1.html |title=Gerard Bosch van Drakestein Olympic Results |accessdate=2013-05-02 |work=sports-reference.com |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130201225901/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bo/gerard-bosch-van-drakestein-1.html |archivedate=1 February 2013 |df=dmy }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.sport.nl/overige/deelnemersfinder/ Dutch Olympic Committee] {{nl icon}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070609180222/http://www.sport.nl/overige/deelnemersfinder/ Dutch Olympic Committee] {{nl icon}}


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Gerard Bosch van Drakestein
Bosch van Drakestein in 1928
Personal information
Born(1887-07-24)24 July 1887
Mechlin, Belgium
Died20 March 1972(1972-03-20) (aged 84)
The Hague, Netherlands
Medal record
Representing  NED
Men's Cycling
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1928 Amsterdam 1000 m time trial
Silver medal – second place 1928 Amsterdam 4000 m team pursuit
Bronze medal – third place 1924 Paris 2000 m tandem

Jonkheer Gerard Dagobert Hendrik Bosch van Drakestein (24 July 1887 – 20 March 1972) was a track cyclist from the Netherlands, who represented his country at three Summer Olympics (1908, 1924 and 1928).

He was born in Mechelen, Belgium and died in The Hague.

After having won a bronze at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France (2000 m tandem), he won the silver medal four years later in the 1000 m individual time trial, aged 41.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Gerard Bosch van Drakestein Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 1 February 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)