Adolphe Hélière

Adolphe Hélière was a cyclist that died during the 1910 Tour de France.

He died on a rest day during the 1910 Tour de France when he was reportedly stung by a jellyfish, although his cause of death is disputed.[1][2]

While three men have died during the actual race, Hélière is often listed in the four total deaths.[3] He was 19 years old when he died.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Nick Brownlee (2013). "Vive le Tour!: Wiggo, and the Amazing Tales of the Tour de France". Pavilion Books. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
  2. ↑ On, Esteban (2012-07-16). "9 Tragic Tour de France Deaths". Total Pro Sports. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
  3. ↑ Johan Bruyneel; Bill Strickland (2008). "We Might as Well Win: On the Road to Success with the Mastermind Behind Eight Tour de France Victories". Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
  4. ↑ Pierre Carrey. "Cepeda, Tonon, Hélière, la chute et la tombe". Libération. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
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