1961 Gent–Wevelgem

The 1961 Gent–Wevelgem was the 23rd edition of the Gent–Wevelgem cycle race and was held on 16 April 1961. The race started in Ghent and finished in Wevelgem. The race was won by Frans Aerenhouts of the Mercier team.

1961 Gent–Wevelgem

Race details
Dates	16 April 1961
Stages	1
Distance	231[1] km (143.5 mi)
Winning time	5h 36' 28"
Results
Winner  Frans Aerenhouts (BEL) (Mercier–BP–Hutchinson)   Second  Raymond Impanis (BEL) (Faema)   Third  Yvo Molenaers (BEL) (Carpano)
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General classification

Final general classification[2][3][4] Rank Rider Team Time 1  Frans Aerenhouts (BEL) Mercier–BP–Hutchinson 5h 36' 28" 2  Raymond Impanis (BEL) Faema + 0" 3  Yvo Molenaers (BEL) Carpano + 0" 4  André Noyelle (BEL) Wiel's–Flandria + 0" 5  Marcel Janssens (BEL) Dr. Mann + 0" 6  Armand Desmet (BEL) Faema + 0" 7  Gilbert Desmet (BEL) Carpano + 7" 8  Arthur Decabooter (BEL) Groene Leeuw–SAS–Sinalco + 7" 9  Rik Luyten (BEL) Wiel's–Flandria + 7" 10  Norbert Kerckhove (BEL) Dr. Mann + 7"