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Antonin Magne

French racing cyclist (1904-1983) · France · On the map · Athletes · Died at 79

Antonin Magne was a French cyclist who won the Tour de France in 1931 and 1934. He raced as a professional from 1927 to 1939 and then became a team manager.

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Career 1

ClubYears
France-Sport1931-1938

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Awards

Knight of the Legion of Honour

About this person

The French rider and then journalist, Jean Bobet, described him in Sporting Cyclist as "a most uninterviewable character" and "a man who withdraws into a shell as soon as he meets a journalist." His taciturn character earned him the nickname of The Monk when he was racing.

Country
France
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1904 to 1983 · aged 79