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(Dutch Former Professional Cyclist) Jan Raas, a Dutch retired professional cyclist, achieved 115 victories in his career. His wins include the World Road Race Championship, Tour of Flanders, Paris–Roubaix, and Milan–San Remo. Raas also triumphed in ten stages of the Tour de France and won the Amstel Gold Race five times. Known for his tactical skills and sprinting abilities, Raas excelled in the northern classics, although he faced challenges on long steep climbs. He competed in 23 Monument Races, earning podium finishes in nearly half of them.