Lucien Pothier
For the Belgian wrestler, see Lucien Pothier (wrestler).
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Lucien Pothier |
| Born |
January 15, 1883 Cuy, France |
| Died |
April 29, 1957 (aged 74) Troyes, France |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional team(s) | |
| 1903-1904 | La Française |
| 1905-1906 | Peugeot |
| 1907 | Labor |
| 1909-1911 | Le Globe |
| Major wins | |
| 2nd place 1903 Tour de France | |
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Infobox last updated on May 26, 2008 | |
Lucien Pothier (Cuy, 15 January 1883 - Troyes, 29 April 1957) was a successful early twentieth century French racing cyclist who participated in the 1903 Tour de France and finished second.
He also rode in the 1904 Tour de France, again finishing second to Maurice Garin. The 1904 Tour was riddled with scandal. The first four winners were among the many riders disqualified. Garin was banned by the French cycling union for two years. Pothier at first received a lifetime ban, but in 1907 he was able to start again in the Tour de France.
Palmarès
- 1903
- Tour de France:
- 2nd place overall classification
- 1904
- 3rd place Paris–Roubaix
External links
- Lucien Pothier profile at Cycling Archives
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