François Faber was a Luxembourgish racing cyclist. He was born in France. He was the first foreigner to win the Tour de France in 1909, and his record of winning 5 consecutive stages still stands. He died in World War I while fighting for France.
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Teams 5
Peugeot cycling team1913-1914
Automoto1912-1912
Alcyon1909-1911
Peugeot cycling team1908-1908
Labor1906-1907
Awards 3
Connected to François 6
Henri Honoré d'Estienne d'OrvesAlso won mort pour la France
Gaston Alexandre Auguste, Marquis de GalliffetAlso won Médaille militaireGeorges PolitzerAlso won mort pour la France
Valérie AndréAlso won Médaille militaire
Octave LapizeAlso won mort pour la France
Bernard de Lattre de TassignyAlso won Médaille militaireAbout this person
François Faber was a Luxembourgish racing cyclist. He was born in France. He was the first foreigner to win the Tour de France in 1909, and his record of winning 5 consecutive stages still stands. He died in World War I while fighting for France. Faber was known for his long solos; he is the only rider in Tour de France history to lead solo more than 1000 km.
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Athletes
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Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1915 · aged 28
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