1961 Paris–Roubaix

The 1961 Paris–Roubaix was the 59th edition of the Paris–Roubaix cycle race and was held on 9 April 1961.^[2] The race started in Compiègne and finished in Roubaix.^[3] The race was won by Rik Van Looy of the Faema team.

1961 Paris–Roubaix

Race details
Dates	9 April 1961
Stages	1
Distance	263[1] km (163.4 mi)
Winning time	6h 19' 08"
Results
Winner  Rik Van Looy (BEL) (Faema)   Second  Marcel Janssens (BEL) (Dr. Mann)   Third  René Vanderveken (BEL) (Solo–Van Steenbergen)
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General classification

Final general classification[2][3][4] Rank Rider Team Time 1  Rik Van Looy (BEL) Faema 6h 19' 08" 2  Marcel Janssens (BEL) Dr. Mann + 0" 3  René Vanderveken (BEL) Solo–Van Steenbergen + 0" 4  Norbert Kerckhove (BEL) Dr. Mann + 0" 5  Albertus Geldermans (NED) Rapha–Gitane–Dunlop + 0" 6  Emile Daems (BEL) Philco + 0" 7  Bas Maliepaard (NED) Rapha–Gitane–Dunlop + 50" 8  Armand Desmet (BEL) Faema + 50" 9  Arthur Decabooter (BEL) Groene Leeuw–SAS–Sinalco + 1' 05" 10  Gilbert Desmet (BEL) Carpano + 1' 05"