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Remembering Jacques Anquetil

  • Former cyclists, France's Bernard Hinault, Belgian Eddy Merckx and Spaniard Miguel Indurain mourn at the tomb of Jacques Anquetil in Quincamoix in July 2005, who like them won the Tour the France five times.

    Former cyclists, France's Bernard Hinault, Belgian Eddy Merckx and Spaniard Miguel Indurain mourn at the tomb of Jacques Anquetil in Quincamoix in July 2005, who like them won the Tour the France five times.

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  • Jacques son Christopher Anquetil uncovers a tribute to the great rider in 1997, 10 years after his passing.

    Jacques son Christopher Anquetil uncovers a tribute to the great rider in 1997, 10 years after his passing.

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  • Raymond Poulidor, Jean Stablinski and Eugène Letendre show their respect at Anquetil's funneral in 1987.

    Raymond Poulidor, Jean Stablinski and Eugène Letendre show their respect at Anquetil's funneral in 1987.

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  • A relaxed Jacques Anquetil just three months before his passing in 1987.

    A relaxed Jacques Anquetil just three months before his passing in 1987.

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  • Jacques Anquetil recieves a trophy in 1969 as he retires from the sport.

    Jacques Anquetil recieves a trophy in 1969 as he retires from the sport.

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  • Frenchman Jacques Anquetil does a victory lap at the Parc des princes in Paris after capturing his fourth Tour de France on July 14, 1963. Anquetil previously won in 1957, 1961 and 1962.

    Frenchman Jacques Anquetil does a victory lap at the Parc des princes in Paris after capturing his fourth Tour de France on July 14, 1963. Anquetil previously won in 1957, 1961 and 1962.

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  • Anquetil puts on the leader's jersey at the 1963 Tour de France.

    Anquetil puts on the leader's jersey at the 1963 Tour de France.

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  • Jacques Anquetil, wearing the yellow jersey, rides to victory on the 19th stage of the Tour de France in 1963, an Individual Time Trial between Arbois and Besançon.

    Jacques Anquetil, wearing the yellow jersey, rides to victory on the 19th stage of the Tour de France in 1963, an Individual Time Trial between Arbois and Besançon.

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  • The Frenchman is recognised in 1966 for his commitment to an athletic career.

    The Frenchman is recognised in 1966 for his commitment to an athletic career.

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  • Jacques Anquetil races head-to-head with arch rival Raymond Poulidor in 1964.

    Jacques Anquetil races head-to-head with arch rival Raymond Poulidor in 1964.

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  • Former cyclists, France's Bernard Hinault, Belgian Eddy Merckx and Spaniard Miguel Indurain

    Former cyclists, France's Bernard Hinault, Belgian Eddy Merckx and Spaniard Miguel Indurain

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  • A relaxed Jacques Anquetil just three months

    A relaxed Jacques Anquetil just three months

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  • Anquetil puts on the leader's jersey

    Anquetil puts on the leader's jersey

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  • Jacques Anquetil, wearing the yellow jersey, rides to victory on the 19th stage

    Jacques Anquetil, wearing the yellow jersey, rides to victory on the 19th stage

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  • Jacques Anquetil races head-to-head with arch rival Raymond Poulidor

    Jacques Anquetil races head-to-head with arch rival Raymond Poulidor

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  • Jacques Anquetil recieves a trophy in 1969

    Jacques Anquetil recieves a trophy in 1969

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