Jacques Anquetil
Cyclist and Tour de France champion
Born
January 8th, 1934
91 years ago
Died
November 18th, 1987
37 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A prominent cyclist, achieved significant success during the 1950s and 1960s primarily in road racing. Anquetil was the first cyclist to win the Tour de France five times, with victories in 1957, 1961, 1962, 1963, and 1964. Known for his time trialing abilities and tactful racing style, he contributed to the evolution of cycling strategy during stage races. In addition to his Tour de France titles, Anquetil claimed multiple victories in one-day races and other multi-stage events, establishing a legacy in the sport of cycling. His achievements placed him among the elite figures in competitive cycling history.
First cyclist to win the Tour de France five times
Won the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España
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