Albert "Berten" Van Damme (born 1 December 1940) is a former Belgian cyclo-crosser. He won 109 individual races, became six times Belgian National Champion and once World Champion, in 1974. His career lasted from 1959 till 1978.

Albert Van Damme
Personal information
Full nameAlbert Van Damme
NicknameBerten
The Lion of Laarne
Born (1940-12-01) 1 December 1940 (age 83)
Laarne, Belgium
Team information
Current teamRetired
DisciplineCyclo-cross
RoleRider
Professional team
1962–1978
Major wins
Cyclo-cross World Champion
(1974)

Cyclo-cross Belgian Champion

(1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1973)
Medal record
Representing  Belgium
Men's cyclo-cross
World Championships
Gold medal – first place Vera De Bidasoa 1974 Elite Men's Race
Silver medal – second place Zolder 1970 Elite Men's Race
Silver medal – second place Apeldoorn 1971 Elite Men's Race

He was active in the same years as the brothers Eric and Roger De Vlaeminck. Together with his own brother, Daniël Van Damme there was a bit of a "battle" between the two families.

The first Albert Van Damme A-cyclocross race was held in October 2011 and was won by Sven Nys.

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