Ottavio Bottecchia
Ottavio Bottecchia was an Italian cyclist who, as the defending champion, faced tremendous challenges during the 1926 Tour de France. His bid for a third consecutive title ended in fatigue, leading to his withdrawal from the race, a moment that highlighted the extreme physical demands of the competition.
Born on Jul 01, 1894 (131 years old)
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Luxembourg:
Bottecchia won the Tour de France, finishing ahead of his competitors.
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Denmark:
Ottavio Bottecchia was the defending champion who had to withdraw from the 1926 Tour de France due to exhaustion.
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