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Laurent Fignon

French professional road bicycle racer (1960-2010) · France · Athletes · Died at 50

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Laurent Patrick Fignon was a French professional road bicycle racer who won the Tour de France in 1983 and 1984, as well as the Giro d'Italia in 1989. He held the title of FICP World No. 1 in 1989.

A life in dates

2010Died31 August 20101992Chateau d'AxClub1992-19931990CastoramaClub1990-19911986Système UClub1986-19891982RenaultClub1982-19851960Born12 August 1960

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Chateau d'Ax1992-1993
Castorama1990-1991
Système U1986-1989
Renault1982-1985

About this person

Laurent Patrick Fignon was a French professional road bicycle racer who won the Tour de France in 1983 and 1984, as well as the Giro d'Italia in 1989. He held the title of FICP World No. 1 in 1989. Fignon came close to winning the Tour de France for a third time in 1989 but was defeated by Greg LeMond by eight seconds, the closest margin ever to decide the Tour. Fignon won many classic races, including consecutive victories in Milan-San Remo in 1988 and 1989. He died from cancer in 2010.

Country
France
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1960 to 2010 · aged 50

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