François Faber
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François Faber (pronounced [fʁɑ̃.swa fa.bɛʁ]; 26 January 1887 – 9 May 1915) was a Luxembourgian racing cyclist. He was born in France. He was the first foreigner to win the Tour de France in 1909, and his record of winning 5 consecutive stages still stands.[1] He died in World War I while fighting for France.[2] Faber was known for his long solos; he is the only rider in Tour de France history to lead solo more than 1000 km.[3]
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Full name | François Faber |
Nickname | Le géant de Colombes (The Giant of Colombes) |
Born | (1887-01-26)26 January 1887 Aulnay-sur-Iton, France |
Died | 9 May 1915(1915-05-09) (aged 28) Carency, France |
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) |
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Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
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1906–1907 | Labor |
1908 | Peugeot |
1909–1911 | Alcyon |
1912 | Automoto |
1913 | Saphir cycles |
1913–1914 | Peugeot |
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