1957 Liège–Bastogne–Liège

The 1957 Liège–Bastogne–Liège was the 43rd edition of the Liège–Bastogne–Liège cycle race and was held on 5 May 1957. The race started and finished in Liège. The race was won by two riders, Frans Schoubben and Germain Derycke.

1957 Liège–Bastogne–Liège
Race details
Dates5 May 1957
Stages1
Distance256 km (159.1 mi)
Winning time7h 24' 56"
Results
  Winner  Frans Schoubben (BEL)
 Germain Derycke (BEL)
  Third  Marcel Buys (BEL)

Germain Derycke was first over the line, but because he crossed a closed rail crossing, the second-place rider, Frans Schoubben, was promoted to first as well. Derijcke was not disqualified, because he had won by three minutes advantage; judges felt he had not gained that much time from illegally crossing the railway.

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