Rini Wagtmans, the Dutch cyclist who won three stages of the Tour de France, died on September 25, 2026, at the age of 79. His passing was confirmed by local sources in Sint Willebrord, his hometown. Born Marinus Wagtmans on December 26, 1946, Wagtmans turned professional in 1968.
He quickly made a name for himself on the international cycling circuit. His career highlights include finishing third overall in the 1969 Vuelta a España and winning stages in the Tour de France in 1970, 1971, and 1972.