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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 October 1917 Tielt, Belgium |
| Died | 6 August 1987 (aged 69) Bruges, Belgium |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional teams | |
| 1949 | Erka–Terrot |
| 1950–1951 | Terrot–Wolber |
| 1951 | Vredestein |
| 1952–1954 | Terrot–Hutchinson |
| 1954 | Alpa |
| 1955 | Thompson |
Omer Braeckeveldt (10 October 1917 – 6 August 1987) was a Belgian road cyclist, who competed as a professional from 1949 to 1955. He most notably won the first stage of the 1950 Vuelta a España, and held the leader's jersey for the first four stages.[1]