Laurent Fignon
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Laurent Patrick Fignon[1] (French pronunciation: [loʁɑ̃ fiɲɔ̃]; 12 August 1960 – 31 August 2010) was a French professional road bicycle racer who won the Tour de France in 1983 and 1984 and the Giro d'Italia in 1989. He is former FICP World No. 1 in 1989. He nearly captured the Tour de France for a third time in 1989 before being edged by Greg LeMond by 8 seconds, the closest margin ever to decide the Tour.[2] Fignon won many classic races, including taking Milan–San Remo back-to-back in 1988 and 1989. He died from cancer in 2010.
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Full name | Laurent Patrick Fignon |
Nickname | Le Professeur (The Professor) |
Born | (1960-08-12)12 August 1960 Paris, France |
Died | 31 August 2010(2010-08-31) (aged 50) Paris, France |
Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Weight | 67 kg (148 lb; 10 st 8 lb) |
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Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Rider type | All-rounder |
Professional teams | |
1982–1985 | Renault–Elf–Gitane |
1986–1989 | Système U |
1990–1991 | Castorama |
1992–1993 | Gatorade–Chateau d'Ax |
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