Eugène Christophe was a French road bicycle racer and pioneer of cyclo-cross. He was a professional from 1904 until 1926. In 1919 he became the first rider to wear the yellow jersey of the Tour de France.
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Eugène Christophe in trouble on the road
Plaque in the city of Grenoble, celebrating the centenary of the presentation of the first yellow jersey on 19 July 1919. (corner boulevard Gambetta and rue Beranger)
Christophe after finishing the 1912 Tour de France.
Christophe climbing the Col du Galibier at the 1912 Tour de France.Awards 1
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deceased
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Lived 1885 to 1970 · aged 85
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