1961 Paris–Nice

The 1961 Paris–Nice was the 19th edition of the Paris–Nice cycle race and was held from 10 March to 16 March 1961. The race started in Paris and finished in Nice. The race was won by Jacques Anquetil of the Helyett team.

1961 Paris–Nice

Race details
Dates	10–16 March 1961
Stages	7
Distance	1,228[1] km (763.0 mi)
Winning time	31h 59' 41"
Results
Winner  Jacques Anquetil (FRA) (Helyett–Fynsec–Hutchinson)   Second  Joseph Groussard (FRA) (Alcyon–Leroux)   Third  Jef Planckaert (BEL) (Wiel's–Flandria)
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General classification

Final general classification[2][3] Rank Rider Team Time 1  Jacques Anquetil (FRA) Helyett–Fynsec–Hutchinson 31h 59' 41" 2  Joseph Groussard (FRA) Alcyon–Leroux + 1' 59" 3  Jef Planckaert (BEL) Wiel's–Flandria + 2' 00" 4  Jean-Claude Lefebvre (FRA) Alcyon–Leroux + 2' 07" 5  Tom Simpson (GBR) Rapha–Gitane–Dunlop + 2' 10" 6  Albertus Geldermans (NED) Saint-Raphaël–R. Geminiani–Dunlop + 2' 26" 7  Rik Van Looy (BEL) Faema + 2' 29" 8  Armand Desmet (BEL) Faema + 3' 40" 9  Raymond Poulidor (FRA) Mercier–BP–Hutchinson + 4' 50" 10  Édouard Delberghe (FRA) Helyett–Fynsec–Hutchinson + 5' 14"