Jacques Dupont (cyclist)
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Jacques Dupont (born 19 June 1928) is a French racing cyclist and Olympic champion in track cycling.[1]
He won a gold medal in the 1000m time trial at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.[2] He also won a bronze medal in the team road race, together with José Beyaert and Alain Moineau.
He won Paris–Tours in 1951 and 1955. He won the 1955 event in what was then a record speed for a professional race covering the 253 km at an average of 43.666 km per hour and being awarded the Ruban Jaune.
References
- ↑ "Jacques Dupont Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ↑ "1948 Summer Olympics – London, United Kingdom – Cycling" databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on 15 July 2008)
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