About Kurt Stöpel
Lived 1908 – 1997 (aged 89). Kurt Stöpel was a German sport cyclist.
Kurt Stöpel (12 March 1908 – 11 June 1997) was a German professional road bicycle racer. In the 1932 Tour de France, Stöpel won the second stage and was leading the general classification for one day, and finished in second place in the final general classification. He was the first German to wear the yellow jersey, and the first German to finish on the podium in Paris. He won the German National Road Race in 1934.
Major results
1931 Stage 12 Deutschland Tour 1932 Tour de France: Winner stage 2 Wearing yellow jersey for one day Second place general classification 1934 national road race champion Rund um Köln
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kurt Stöpel?
German cyclist
When was Kurt Stöpel born?
Kurt Stöpel was born on 12 March 1908 in Berlin.
When did Kurt Stöpel die?
Kurt Stöpel died on 11 June 1997 in Berlin.
What was Kurt Stöpel's occupation?
Kurt Stöpel was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Kurt Stöpel?
Kurt Stöpel was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kurt Stöpel. https://biography.guide/kurt-stopel/
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