Happy birthday! Jacky Ickx turns 81 today

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The iconic and legendary athlete turns 81 on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
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Jacky Ickx is celebrating his 81st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Jacky Ickx has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 81st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ickx, a cultural icon

Born in Brussels on January 1, 1945, Jacky Ickx's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Belgian history. Ickx's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jacky hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jacky Ickx as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 81.

Happy Birthday, Jacky, you're the best!

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