Maurice Garin
Maurice-François Garin (pronounced [mɔʁis fʁɑ̃swa ɡaʁɛ̃, moʁ-]; 3 March 1871 – 19 February 1957) was an Italian-French road bicycle racer best known for winning the inaugural Tour de France in 1903, and for being stripped of his title in the second Tour in 1904 along with eight others, for cheating. He was of Italian origin but adopted French nationality on 21 December 1901.
Garin in 1897 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Maurice-François Garin |
| Nickname | Le petit ramoneur (The Little Chimney-sweep) |
| Born | 3 March 1871 Arvier, Aosta Valley, Italy |
| Died | 19 February 1957 (aged 85) Lens, France |
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road and track |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Distance rider |
| Amateur team | |
| 1892 | Maubeuge cycling club |
| Professional teams | |
| 1893–1904 | La Française |
| 1911 | La Française |
| Major wins | |
Grand Tours
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