François Faber

Cyclist and Tour de France winner

François Faber - Cyclist and Tour de France winner
Born

January 26th, 1887
138 years ago

Died

May 9th, 1915
109 years ago — 28 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Luxembourg

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Born in 1887, a professional cyclist represented both France and Luxembourg throughout a successful career. Achieved significant recognition by winning the Tour de France in 1909, becoming the first person to complete the race in less than 30 hours. Competed in multiple prestigious cycling events and established a reputation as one of the leading cyclists of the early 20th century. His contributions to the sport were notable for their competitive spirit and athleticism.

Winning the 1909 Tour de France

Competing in international cycling events

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