Petra de Bruin


Petra de Bruin is a Dutch former cyclist.

UCI Track Cycling World Championships

In 1979 Petra de Bruin won the road race at the World Cycling Championships,. She came third in 3 km pursuit at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in 1980.

Dutch Sportsman of the year

Petra de Bruin was selected as Dutch Sportsman of the year.

After retirement

Petra de Bruin has spoken about the years of sexual abuse she endured as a young cyclist, stating that she had a lot of grief every day because of it