1978 Tour of Flanders
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| Dates | 9 April 1978 | ||||||||||||
| Stages | 1 | ||||||||||||
| Distance | 260 km (161.6 mi) | ||||||||||||
| Winning time | 6h 12' | ||||||||||||
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The 62nd Tour of Flanders cycling classic was held on Sunday, 9 April 1978. The race was won by Belgian Walter Godefroot in a three-man sprint with Michel Pollentier and Gregor Braun. It was Godefroot's second win in the Tour of Flanders, after the 1968 event. 47 of 174 riders finished.