About Camille Fily
Lived 1887 – 1918 (aged 30). Camille Fily was a French sport cyclist.
Camille Fily (13 May 1887 – 11 May 1918) was a French road racing cyclist active in the early 1900s. He is known for being the youngest rider to have ever participated in the Tour de France, entering the race at the age of just 17.
Biography Fily was born in Preuilly-sur-Claise, a small town south of Tours. He began his cycling career with the Société Vélocipédique Lochoise, where he received his early training.
Major results
1904 9th overall, 1904 Tour de France (DQ)
1905 10th, Bordeaux–Paris 14th overall, 1905 Tour de France
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Camille Fily?
French racing cyclist
When was Camille Fily born?
Camille Fily was born on 13 May 1887 in Preuilly-sur-Claise.
When did Camille Fily die?
Camille Fily died on 11 May 1918 in Kemmelberg.
What was Camille Fily's occupation?
Camille Fily was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Camille Fily?
Camille Fily was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Camille Fily. https://biography.guide/camille-fily/
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