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Steve Vermaut

22.10.1975 - 30.06.2004

Listed victories: 1


2004

Miscellaneous He suffered a heart attack June 13 while he was out training. He was kept in an artificial coma for more than two weeks. However, the doctors were unable to save his life. He passed away June 30, 28 years old. (source: cyclingnews.com)


2002

Palmans-Collstrop
Lotto - Adecco

No. 10 Tour de Langkawi (2.3) - 1310 km. - 1-10 February

Miscellaneous In the beginning of April, it was reported that he had to stop riding temporarily due to heart problems. He now has to undergo some examinations.
In the beginning of June, the Lotto team's doctor announced that Vermaut will never ride for the team again.
After having visited several doctors who have had different opinions about his heart problem, a professor in Saarbrüken told him that he could continue to ride as professional cyclist. He will now continue his career at the Palmans-Collstrop team.
After riding a couple of races for Palmans-Collstrop he decided to end his career since he still felt some problems. Further examinations have shown that there is something wrong with the adrenaline function in the right heart chamber.


2001

Lotto - Adecco

No. 6 Grand Prix Kanton Aargau (1.1) - 196 km. - 6 May

Miscellaneous In July he prolonged his contract with Lotto. He will stay with the team until the end of 2002.


2000

US Postal Service


1999

Vlaanderen 2002 - Eddy Merckx

Victories

STAGE 8 IN CIRCUIT DES MINES (2.5)


1998

Vlaanderen 2002

No. 11 Stage 6 in Österreich Rundfahrt (2.4)

Miscellaneous First year as professional


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