Tom Simpson

Tom Simpson

athlete United Kingdom

Tom Simpson was a British professional cyclist who gained fame for his achievements in the 1960s, including a stage win in the Tour de France and a reputation as a fierce competitor. He tragically died during the 1967 Tour while climbing Mont Ventoux, a loss that shocked the cycling community and raised awareness about the dangers of doping in sports.

Born on Aug 30, 1937 (88 years old)

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United Kingdom United Kingdom: Tom Simpson is from Natural England and discusses the restoration of nature in the area. 8

BBC: The Druids Oak is 800 years old

Slovenia Slovenia: Tom Simpson was a British cyclist who tragically collapsed and died during a race on Mont Ventoux in 1967. 5

Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959: Ko na vetrovni gori prehitiš Pogija in Roglo

Denmark Denmark: Tom Simpson was a pioneering cyclist who tragically died during the Tour de France in 1967 due to doping-related issues. 5

Politiken: Der blev fundet tre glas med amfetamin i den tidligere verdensmesters ryglomme

Switzerland Switzerland: Tom Simpson, the world champion of 1965, tragically died on the slopes of Mont Ventoux during the Tour de France in 1967. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Am Mont Ventoux entbrannte die Dopingdebatte im Radsport

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Tom Simpson was a friend and rival of Barry Hoban, whose death deeply affected Hoban during his first Tour stage victory. 7

The Guardian: Barry Hoban, British cycling legend and Tour de France icon, dies aged 85 | Cycling