Phil Anderson

Cyclist and Tour de France competitor

Phil Anderson - Cyclist and Tour de France competitor
Born

March 12th, 1958
67 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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An accomplished cyclist, competed in multiple Tour de France editions. Achieved significant successes in professional cycling, particularly during the 1980s. First cyclist to wear the yellow jersey in a Grand Tour, marking a historic achievement for Australian cyclists. Competed for teams such as Peugeot and became prominent in the international cycling scene, participating in various prestigious events.

First Australian to wear the yellow jersey in Tour de France

Participated in Tour de France multiple times

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