Léon Flameng
French professional road cyclist
Born
April 30th, 1877
147 years ago
Died
January 2nd, 1917
108 years ago — 39 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A French professional road cyclist participated in several prominent races during the late 19th century and early 20th century. Acclaimed for outstanding performances in competitive cycling, he achieved significant recognition in the Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Brussels races. Flameng was involved in the development of racing strategies and contributed to the popularity of cycling as a sport in France. His career spanned multiple successful seasons, laying a foundation for future generations of cyclists.
Won the Paris-Roubaix race in 1905
Secured victory in Paris-Brussels
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