Nico van Gageldonk
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Nicolaas "Nico"•van Gageldonk |
| Used name | Nico•van Gageldonk |
| Born | 26 May 1913 in Klundert, Noord-Brabant (NED) |
| Died | 19 May 1995 (aged 81 years 11 months 24 days) in Breda, Noord-Brabant (NED) |
| NOC |  Netherlands |
Biography
Nico van Gageldonk was a Dutch cyclist who was active during the 1930s. In 1936 Van Gageldonk competed in the road race at the Berlin Olympics where he was in the main peloton of more than 20 riders who tied for 16th place, just three seconds behind the winning time. One year after the Olympics he turned professional, but without any success. He later worked as a coach for several amateur teams, along with organising local cycling races.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Cycling Road (Cycling) | NED |
Nico van Gageldonk | |||
| Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) | =16 | |||||
| Road Race, Team, Men (Olympic) | Netherlands |