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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