Jacques Dupont (cyclist)

Medal record
Cycling
Competitor for  France
Olympic Games
Gold London 1948 1000 m time trial
Bronze London 1948 Team road race

Jacques Dupont (born June 19, 1928) is a French racing cyclist and olympic champion in track cycling.

He received a gold medal in 1000m time trial at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.[1] He also received a bronze medal in road race, team, together with José Beyaert and Alain Moineau.

He won Paris–Tours in 1951 and 1955. He won the 1955 event in what was then a record speed for a professional race covering the 253 km at an average of 43.666 km per hour and being awarded the Ruban Jaune.

References

  1. ^ "1948 Summer Olympics – London, United Kingdom – Cycling" databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on July 15, 2008)