Eric Rijkaert | |
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| Born | 1943 Oostwinkel, Belgium |
| Died | January 27, 2001 (aged 57–58) |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Other names | Eric Rijckaert |
| Occupation(s) | Sports physician and team doctor of the Festina cycling team |
| Years active | 1986 – 1998 |
| Known for | Festina affair during the 1998 Tour de France |
Eric Rijkaert also written Eric Rijckaert (1943 – 27 January 2001) was born in Oostwinkel, Belgium. He was a former Belgian sports physician and worked with the Festina cycling team. He was said to be at the heart of the Festina affair of 1998 that led to the withdrawal of the entire Festina team during the 1998 Tour de France.[1] Rijkaert was the team doctor from 1993 until the Festina affair in 1998.[2]