Tour de France record holder Bourlon dies

Albert Bourlon on his record setting breakaway in 1947

Albert Bourlon on his record setting breakaway in 1947 (Image credit: AFP Photo)

Albert Bourlon, the record holder for the Tour de France's longest successful breakaway, crossed the finish line of life at age 96 on Wednesday, according to AFP

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