André Leducq facts for kids
André Leducq photographed by Agence Meurisse in 1929
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| Full name | André Leducq | ||
| Nickname | Le joyeux Dédé (The joyful Dédé) Dédé gueule d'amour et muscles d'acier |
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| Born | 27 February 1904 Saint-Ouen, France |
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| Died | 18 June 1980 (aged 76) Marseille, France |
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| Discipline | Road | ||
| Role | Rider | ||
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André Leducq was a famous French cyclist. He was born on February 27, 1904, and passed away on June 18, 1980. André is best known for winning the difficult Tour de France race twice. He also won a gold medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics and a big race called Paris–Roubaix.
André Leducq's Cycling Career
André Leducq was born in a town called Saint-Ouen, France. He started his cycling journey as an amateur rider. In 1924, he became a world champion in amateur cycling. This was a huge achievement for him.
In 1927, André became a professional cyclist. This meant he could race for a living. The very next year, he won the famous Paris–Roubaix race. He also finished second in the Tour de France that year. People loved him because he was not only a great rider but also very funny. His nickname was "Le joyeux Dédé" which means "The joyful Dédé."
André Leducq won the Tour de France two times, in 1930 and 1932. He also won 25 individual stages in the Tour de France throughout his career. A stage is one part of the multi-day race. This number of stage wins is one of the highest in Tour de France history. Only a few other legendary cyclists have won more stages than him. He also won other important races like Paris–Tours in 1931.
After he stopped racing, André Leducq didn't leave the world of cycling. He started his own professional cycling team. His team competed in races during the 1950s.
Major Wins and Achievements
André Leducq had many important wins during his cycling career. Here are some of his biggest achievements:
- Tour de France
- He won the overall race in 1930 and 1932.
- He won 25 individual stages between 1927 and 1938.
- Olympic Games
- He won a gold medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. This was for the team time trial event.
- World Championships
- He won a gold medal in 1924 in Paris. This was for the Amateur's Road Race.
- Classic One-Day Races
- He won Paris–Roubaix in 1928.
- He won Paris–Tours in 1931.
- Other Important Races
- He won the Critérium International in 1933.
- He also won the French National Amateur Championships in 1925.
See also
In Spanish: André Leducq para niños
