Victor Fontan
French road bicycle racer (1892-1982) · France · On the map · Athletes · Died at 89
Victor Fontan was a French cyclist who led the 1929 Tour de France but dropped out after knocking at doors at night to ask for another bicycle. His plight led to a change of rules to prevent its happening again.
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He was also one of three riders who all wore the yellow jersey of leadership on the same day, the only time it has happened.
Country
France
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1892 to 1982 · aged 89
