José Pérez Francés facts for kids
Pérez Francés c. 1966
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| Full name | José Pérez Francés | ||
| Born | 27 December 1936 Santander, Spain |
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| Died | 30 September 2021 (aged 84) Barcelona, Spain |
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| Discipline | Road | ||
| Role | Rider | ||
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José Pérez Francés (born December 27, 1936 – died September 30, 2021) was a professional road racing cyclist from Spain. He was known for his strong performances in major cycling races.
José competed in many important events during his career. He often finished among the top riders. He was especially good at the Vuelta a España, one of cycling's biggest races.
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A Cycling Star: José Pérez Francés
José Pérez Francés was a talented Spanish cyclist. He raced professionally from 1960 to 1969. He was a strong rider who could perform well in different types of races.
Top Finishes in Grand Tours
José Pérez Francés achieved great success in Grand Tours. These are the three biggest cycling races: the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a España.
- In the Vuelta a España, he finished on the podium four times. This means he placed in the top three overall. He also won three individual stages in this race. In 1964, he won the points classification, which is a special award for consistent high finishes.
- He finished third overall in the 1963 Tour de France. This was a huge achievement, placing him behind legends like Jacques Anquetil and Federico Bahamontes.
- In the 1965 Tour de France, he won one stage. This showed his ability to win against the best riders in the world.
- He also finished fifth overall in the 1967 Giro d'Italia.
Other Important Wins
Besides Grand Tours, José Pérez Francés won many other races.
- In 1963, he became the Spanish National Road Race Champion. This meant he was the best road cyclist in Spain that year.
- He won the overall title at the Setmana Catalana de Ciclisme twice, in 1963 and 1964.
- He also won the overall title at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana twice, in 1965 and 1967.
- He won the Gran Premio Navarra twice, in 1961 and 1963.
José Pérez Francés was a consistent rider throughout his career. He often placed high in races, showing his skill and determination.
Images for kids
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The jersey of the Spanish National Road Race Champion.
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The yellow jersey, often worn by the leader of a race.
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The green jersey, often worn by the leader of the points classification.
See also
In Spanish: José Pérez Francés para niños
