The 1972 Scheldeprijs was the 59th edition of the Scheldeprijs cycle race and was held on 1 August 1972. The race was won by Eddy Merckx.

1972 Scheldeprijs
Race details
Dates1 August 1972
Stages1
Distance224[1] km (139.2 mi)
Winning time5h 31' 00"
Results
  Winner  Eddy Merckx (BEL)
  Second  Herman Van Springel (BEL)
  Third  Willy Planckaert (BEL)
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General classification

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Final general classification[2][3][4]
Rank Rider Time
1   Eddy Merckx (BEL) 5h 31' 00"
2   Herman Van Springel (BEL) + 10"
3   Willy Planckaert (BEL) + 20"
4   Martin Van Den Bossche (BEL) + 20"
5   Gilbert Wuytack (BEL) + 20"
6   Walter Godefroot (BEL) + 20"
7   Ronald De Witte (BEL) + 35"
8   Jozef Abelshausen [nl] (BEL) + 45"
9   Jos van Beers (NED) + 45"
10   August Herijgers (BEL) + 45"

References

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  1. ^ "Scheldeprijs - Grand Prix de l'Escaut (HC), Belgium". BikeRaceInfo. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  2. ^ "GP de L'Escaut - Scheldeprijs Vlaanderen 1972". LesSports.info. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  3. ^ "Grote Scheldeprijs - Schoten". WVCycling. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  4. ^ "1972 Scheldeprijs". First Cycling. Retrieved 6 March 2018.