Dirk Baert

Dirk Baert, 77, died on July 7, 2026. Dirk Baert was known publicly as a Belgian road and track cyclist. On track, he won one gold and two bronze medals in the individual pursuit at the world championships in 1971, 1972 and 1975, as well as several national championships. He competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in the 1 km time trial and finished in 18th place. On the road, he won the Omloop van de Vlaamse Scheldeboorden (1975), Le Samyn (1976), Halle–Ingooigem (1978) and Grote 1-MeiPrijs (1979), as well as one stage of the Tour of Belgium (1974). Public biographical listings identify Baert as a Belgian road and track cyclist. This public record remains centered on Baert's work as a Belgian road and track cyclist and the documented milestones of that career.