One-day races and Classics Other Willy Vannitsen (8 February 1935 – 19 August 2001) was a Belgian professional road bicycle racer.

Vannitsen made his debut as a professional cyclist with Peugeot in 1954, with four victories.

Vannitsen was part of a leading group, which he was able to join in the full final in the wake of Jacques Anquetil.

The Belgian made it in the sprint, ahead of the French race sprinter Jean Graczyk.

Willy Vannitsen finished 70th in his first Tour de France in 1962.