Rini Wagtmans: key obituary facts
Is Rini Wagtmans dead? Yes. Rini Wagtmans died on September 25, 2026, at age 79.
Cause of death: Rini Wagtmans's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Rini Wagtmans known for?
He was a road bicycle racer.
More about Rini Wagtmans
Born: 26 December 1946.
Place of birth: Rucphen.
Gender: male.
Occupation: sport cyclist, athlete.
Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Awards: Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau.
Also known as: Rini Wagtmans.
Rini Wagtmans, the Dutch cyclist who won three stages of the Tour de France, died on September 25, 2026, aged 79.
Born Marinus Wagtmans in Sint Willebrord on December 26, 1946, he turned professional in 1968 and established himself as a road racer on the international stage. He finished third overall in the 1969 Vuelta a España and rode four editions of the Tour de France, taking stage victories in 1970, 1971 and 1972.
Wagtmans, who was also known as Rini Wagtmans, died in Sint Willebrord.