General classification in the Tour de France
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The general classification of the Tour de France is the most important classification of the race and determines the winner of the race. Since 1919, the leader of the general classification wears the yellow jersey (French: maillot jaune pronounced [majo ʒon]).
Quick Facts Sport, Competition ...
Sport | Road bicycle racing |
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Competition | Tour de France |
Awarded for | Overall best time |
Local name | Maillot jaune (French) |
History | |
First award | 1903 |
Editions | 110 (as of 2023) |
First winner | Maurice Garin (FRA) |
Most wins | Jacques Anquetil (FRA) Eddy Merckx (BEL) Bernard Hinault (FRA) Miguel Induráin (ESP)
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Most recent | Jonas Vingegaard (DEN) |
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