Raymond Poulidor
Raymond Poulidor was a legendary French professional road cyclist, celebrated for his remarkable career spanning over two decades from the 1950s to the 1970s. Often regarded as the 'eternal second,' Poulidor famously finished on the podium of the Tour de France multiple times without ever winning the overall title, which endeared him to fans and earned him a status of a cult hero in cycling. His rivalry with other cycling greats, particularly Jacques Anquetil and Eddy Merckx, highlighted his perseverance and competitive spirit. Poulidor's legacy is cemented not just in his impressive race results, but also in his charming personality and resilience, making him one of the most beloved figures in the sport's history.
Born on Apr 15, 1936 (89 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 2 | 6.50 | 0.12% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 6,018 | $62,000 | 73$ |
| Canada | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 23,694 | $1,700,000 | 1,060$ |
| Totals | 3 | 43,099,356 | 29,712 | $1,762,000 | 1,133$ |
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Costa Rica:
Raymond Poulidor is remembered for never winning the yellow jersey in the Tour de France.
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Costa Rica:
Raymond Poulidor is the legendary grandfather of Mathieu van der Poel.
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Canada:
Van der Poel’s maternal grandfather was the late French cyclist Raymond Poulidor.
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Panama:
Raymond Poulidor is mentioned as the grandfather of Mathieu Van der Poel, who would have been proud of his grandson's victory.
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Monaco:
Poulidor was the late grandfather of Van der Poel, to whom he dedicated his emotional victory.
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France:
Raymond Poulidor is the grandfather of Mathieu van der Poel, who won a stage in the Tour de France.
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Slovenia:
Raymond Poulidor was a legendary cyclist who won in the autumn of his career.
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Monaco:
Raymond Poulidor is noted as the grandfather of Mathieu Van der Poel.
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Luxembourg:
Raymond Poulidor is remembered as a legendary cyclist whose legacy is referenced in the context of the Flanders Tour.
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United Kingdom:
Jorgenson became the 10th rider with consecutive titles in the Race to the Sun, joining the likes of cycling greats Raymond Poulidor.
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