Jacques Anquetil

Jacques Anquetil

athlete France

Jacques Anquetil was a French professional road racing cyclist, renowned for being the first to win the Tour de France five times between 1957 and 1964. Anquetil was known for his time-trialing prowess and strategic racing style, which set the stage for future generations of cyclists.

Born on Jan 09, 1934 (91 years old)

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Italy Italy: Jacques Anquetil is admired by Franco Balmamion for being a true gentleman in the cycling world. 9

Franco Balmamion Eddy Merckx Fausto Coppi Gino Bartali Tom Simpson Sergio Zavoli
Corriere della Sera: Franco Balmamion: «Merckx non lo amavo, era disumano, Coppi era un adultero, tifavo Bartali. Mia madre temeva che morissi, ho vinto due Giri»

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Jorgenson became the 10th rider with consecutive titles in the Race to the Sun, joining the likes of cycling greats Jacques Anquetil. 8

Matteo Jorgenson Magnus Sheffield Eddy Merckx Raymond Poulidor Sean Kelly Florian Lipowitz Thymen Arensman
The Guardian: Matteo Jorgenson joins cycling greats after defending Paris-Nice title | Cycling

Spain Spain: Jacques Anquetil showcased his talent during the individual time trial in 1957, later winning his first Tour. 8

Bernardo Ruiz Jose Maria De Porcioles Juan Antonio Samaranch Jose Perez Frances Mariano Diaz Thor Hushovd
El País: Montjuïc: relatos de la montaña mágica del Tour de Francia, que volverá a escena en 2026 | Ciclismo | Deportes

Spain Spain: Jacques Anquetil is one of the nine yellow jersey winners analyzed in González de Galdeano's book. 7

Igor Gonzalez De Galdeano Pedro Delgado Miguel Indurain Bjarne Riis Jan Ulrich Marco Pantani Lance Armstrong Oscar Pereiro Alberto Contador
El País: Tour de Francia: Ser líder no es tan fácil | Deportes