What is Eric Geboers?
{{Infobox Motocross rider | name = Eric Geboers | image = | caption = Eric Geboers RM 1983. | nationality = [[Belgium|Belgian]] | birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1962|8|5}} | birth_place = [[Neerpelt]], Belgium | death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2018|5|6|1962|8|5}} | death_place = [[Mol, Belgium|Mol]], Belgium | years = 1980 - 1990 | teams = [[Suzuki]], [[Honda]] | races = | championships = 125cc- 1982, 1983<br/>250cc- 1987<br/>500cc- 1988, 1990 | wins = 38 }} '''Eric Geboers''' (5 August 1962 – 6 May 2018) was a [[Belgium|Belgian]] professional [[motocross]] racer and [[racing driver]]. He was [[nickname]]d ''The Kid'', he was the first person to win [[List of motocross World Championship results|world championships]] in the 125cc, 250cc, and 500cc divisions.<ref>[http://www.bestsports.com.br/db/atlpag.php?atl=8319&lang=2 Eric Geboers career profile]</ref> He retired from the international competition after his victory in [[Namur (city)|Namur]], on August 5, 1990. On 6 May 2018 during a boating trip, Geboers went missing after diving into a lake near [[Mol, Belgium|Mol]], Belgium, to save his [[drowning]] dog. His body was found by rescue services on 7 May 2018.<ref>[http://www.lalibre.be/sports/omnisports/l-ancien-champion-du-monde-de-motocross-eric-geboers-s-est-noye-en-voulant-sauver-son-chien-5aeffc10cd70c60ea6d9493b La Libre Belgique]</ref><ref>[http://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20180507_03501184 Lichaam Eric Geboers teruggevonden in waterplas Mol]</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == Other websites == * [http://www.suzuki-racing.com/team.aspx?SRS_ID=5 Sylvain Geboers Team Suzuki website] {{DEFAULTSORT:Geboers, Eric}} [[Category:1962 births]] [[Category:2018 deaths]] [[Category:Belgian racecar drivers]] [[Category:People from Limburg (Belgium)]] [[Category:Motorcycle racers]] {{sports-bio-stub}}