Jean Stablinski

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Jean Stablinski (May 21, 1932) was a French cyclist of Polish origin. He was born in the French village of Thun Saint-Armand as Jean Stablewski, and later received French citizenship. Stablinski was a professional cyclist from 1953 to 1968. He won many races, including the Vuelta a España, the world championship, four French national titles and several classics. Stablinski participated in 12 Tour de France's and won stages in all three Great Tours. He was nicknamed Le Polac (the Pole).

[edit] Important victories

1957

1958

  • 5th and 8th stage, Vuelta a España
  • Final classification, Vuelta a España

1960

  • French national road cycling championship
  • 13th stage, Giro d'Italia

1961

1962

1963

1964

  • French national road cycling championship
  • 21st stage, Tour de France

1965

1966

1967

  • 19th stage, Tour de France
  • 8th stage, Giro d'Italia
Preceded by
Jesus Loroño
Winner of the Vuelta a España
1958
Succeeded by
Antonio Suarez
Preceded by
Rik Van Looy
World Road Racing Champion
1962
Succeeded by
Benoni Beheyt