Jean Fontenay

Cyclist

1911 – 1975

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Who was Jean Fontenay?

Jean Fontenay was a French professional road bicycle racer between 1934 and 1939, and after World War II in 1947. In his career he won three races, but he is remembered for wearing the yellow jersey in the 1939 Tour de France for two days.

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Born
Jul 23, 1911
Hirel
Nationality
  • France
Lived in
  • Hirel
Died
May 21, 1975
Saint-Malo

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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