Tom Simpson
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 (87 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 625,978 | 474 | $73,000 | 55$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,186 | $700,000 | 500$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 3,943 | $350,000 | 238$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,682 | $56,000 | 45$ |
| Totals | 4 | 17,151,740 | 12,285 | $1,179,000 | 838$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Slovenia:
Tom Simpson was a British cyclist who tragically collapsed and died during a race on Mont Ventoux in 1967.
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Denmark:
Tom Simpson was a pioneering cyclist who tragically died during the Tour de France in 1967 due to doping-related issues.
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Switzerland:
Tom Simpson, the world champion of 1965, tragically died on the slopes of Mont Ventoux during the Tour de France in 1967.
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Luxembourg:
Tom Simpson was a British cyclist who tragically died in 1967 on Mont Ventoux.
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United Kingdom:
Simpson is remembered for his legacy in the Tour de France.
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United Kingdom:
Tom Simpson was a friend and rival of Barry Hoban, whose death deeply affected Hoban during his first Tour stage victory.
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Italy:
Tom Simpson is remembered by Franco Balmamion as a good and generous person who tragically died during a race.
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