About Firmin Lambot
Lived 1886 – 1964 (aged 77). Firmin Lambot was a Belgian sport cyclist.
Firmin Lambot (; 14 March 1886 – 19 January 1964) was a Belgian bicycle racer who twice won the Tour de France.
Born in the small town of Florennes, Lambot worked as a saddler. He worked 12 hours a day, starting at 6am.
By the end of his career he was paid 1 800 francs a month by his team. In retirement, he returned to work as a saddler.
Career achievements Major results
1908 1st Andenne 1st Fosses-la-Ville 1st Genappe 1st Mazy 1st Velaine-sur-Sambre 2nd Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen 2nd Charleroi-Beaumont-Charleroi 1909 4th National Road Race Championships 1910 9th Overall Tour of Belgium 1911 8th National Road Race Championships 1912 5th National Road Race Championships 1913 4th Overall Tour de France Winner stage 9 1914 8th Overall Tour de France Winner stage 7 1919
Winner stage 14 1920 3rd Overall Tour de France Winner stages 5 and 6 5th Liège–Bastogne–Liège 8th Paris–Brussels 1921 9th Overall Tour de France: Winner stage 9 1922
3rd Paris–Lyon 3rd Giro della Provincia Milano (fr)
Grand Tour results timeline
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Firmin Lambot?
Belgian cyclist (1886–1964)
When was Firmin Lambot born?
Firmin Lambot was born on 14 March 1886 in Florennes.
When did Firmin Lambot die?
Firmin Lambot died on 19 January 1964 in Borgerhout.
What was Firmin Lambot's occupation?
Firmin Lambot was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Firmin Lambot?
Firmin Lambot was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Firmin Lambot. https://biography.guide/firmin-lambot/
MLA: "Firmin Lambot." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/firmin-lambot/.
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