title: 1972 Scheldeprijs
text: # 1972 Scheldeprijs
  
  The 1972 Scheldeprijs was the 59th edition of the Scheldeprijs cycle race and was held on 1 August 1972. The race was won by Eddy Merckx.
  
  ## General classification
  
  | Rank | Rider | Time |
  | - | - | - |
  | 1 | Eddy Merckx (BEL) | 5h 31' 00" |
  | 2 | Herman Van Springel (BEL) | + 10" |
  | 3 | Willy Planckaert (BEL) | + 20" |
  | 4 | Martin Van Den Bossche (BEL) | + 20" |
  | 5 | Gilbert Wuytack (BEL) | + 20" |
  | 6 | Walter Godefroot (BEL) | + 20" |
  | 7 | Ronald De Witte (BEL) | + 35" |
  | 8 | Jozef Abelshausen [nl] (BEL) | + 45" |
  | 9 | Jos van Beers (NED) | + 45" |
  | 10 | August Herijgers (BEL) | + 45" |
  