Jacques Dupont (cyclist)

Jacques Dupont
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Born (1928-06-19) 19 June 1928
Lézat-sur-Lèze, France

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

  1. "Jacques Dupont Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  2. "1948 Summer Olympics London, United Kingdom Cycling" Archived 22 February 2007 at the Wayback Machine. databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on 15 July 2008)


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