1947 Gent–Wevelgem

The 1947 Gent–Wevelgem was the ninth edition of the Gent–Wevelgem cycle race and was held on 30 March 1947. The race started in Ghent and finished in Wevelgem. The race was won by cyclist Maurice Desimpelaere.

1947 Gent–Wevelgem

Race details
Dates	30 March 1947
Stages	1
Distance	230[1] km (142.9 mi)
Winning time	6h 45' 00"
Results
Winner  Maurice Desimpelaere (BEL)   Second  René Beyens (BEL)   Third  Lucien Vlaemynck (BEL)
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General classification

Final general classification[2][3][4] Rank Rider Time 1  Maurice Desimpelaere (BEL) 6h 45' 00" 2  René Beyens (BEL) + 0" 3  Lucien Vlaemynck (BEL) + 0" 4  Valère Ollivier (BEL) + 2' 10" 5  André Rosseel (BEL) + 2' 10" 6  Achiel Buysse (BEL) + 2' 45" 7  Roger Cnockaert (BEL) + 2' 45" 8  Sylvain Grysolle (BEL) + 2' 45" 9  Gino Bartali (ITA) + 2' 45" 10  Emmanuel Thoma [es] (BEL) + 2' 45"