About Lucien Pothier
Lived 1883 – 1957 (aged 74). Lucien Pothier was a French sport cyclist.
He also rode in the 1904 Tour de France, again finishing second to Maurice Garin. The 1904 Tour was riddled with scandal. The first four winners were among the many riders disqualified. Garin was banned by the French cycling union for two years. Pothier at first received a lifetime ban, but in 1907 he was able to start again in the Tour de France.
Palmarès 1903 Tour de France: 2nd place overall classification 1904 3rd place Paris–Roubaix
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Who was Lucien Pothier?
French racing cyclist (1883–1957)
When was Lucien Pothier born?
Lucien Pothier was born on 15 January 1883 in Cuy.
When did Lucien Pothier die?
Lucien Pothier died on 28 April 1957 in Troyes.
What was Lucien Pothier's occupation?
Lucien Pothier was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Lucien Pothier?
Lucien Pothier was French.
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