François Faber
François Faber was a prominent Luxembourgish cyclist in the early 20th century, celebrated for his remarkable achievements in the Tour de France. He won the Tour in 1909 and was renowned for his strength in mountainous terrain. Despite his accolades, Faber never wore the mountain jersey, which was introduced years after his competitive prime, yet he remains a significant figure in cycling history as an early pioneer of the sport.
Born on Jan 01, 1887 (138 years old)
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François Faber was awarded the title of best mountain rider in 1909, although the mountain jersey was not yet introduced.
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