1997 Gent–Wevelgem

The 1997 Gent–Wevelgem was the 59th edition of the Gent–Wevelgem cycle race and was held on 9 April 1997. The race started in Ghent and finished in Wevelgem. The race was won by Philippe Gaumont of the Cofidis team.

1997 Gent–Wevelgem

Race details
Dates	9 April 1997
Stages	1
Distance	208[1] km (129.2 mi)
Winning time	4h 45' 00"
Results
Winner  Philippe Gaumont (FRA) (Cofidis)   Second  Andrei Tchmil (UKR) (Lotto–Mobistar–Isoglass)   Third  Johan Capiot (BEL) (TVM–Farm Frites)
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General classification

Final general classification[2][3][4] Rank Rider Team Time 1  Philippe Gaumont (FRA) Cofidis 4h 45' 00" 2  Andrei Tchmil (UKR) Lotto–Mobistar–Isoglass + 0" 3  Johan Capiot (BEL) TVM–Farm Frites + 0" 4  Serguei Outschakov (UKR) Team Polti + 0" 5  Andrea Ferrigato (ITA) Roslotto–ZG Mobili + 0" 6  Henk Vogels (AUS) GAN + 0" 7  Stuart O'Grady (AUS) GAN + 0" 8  Fabrizio Guidi (ITA) Scrigno–Gaerne + 0" 9  Johan Museeuw (BEL) Mapei–GB + 0" 10  Giuseppe Calcaterra (ITA) Saeco–Estro + 0"