About Marcel Lequatre
Lived 1882 – 1960 (aged 78). Marcel Lequatre was a Swiss sport cyclist.
Marcel Lequatre (29 September 1882 – 14 November 1960) was a Swiss road racing cyclist.
Career Lequatre was a professional cyclist from 1902 to 1919. In 1904, he won the Swiss National Road racing title and both in 1906 and 1907 he was selected the Swiss National Motor-paced racing champion. He holds records winning the ancient Swiss classic races Romanshorn - Genève three times and Bern - Genève four times. In 1906, he also won the Tour du Lac Léman, one of the oldest cycling classics in the world, and in 1908 he ranked sixth in Milan - San Remo
Lequatre started the Tour de France three times: in 1903 in the first tour, as well as in 1907 and 1908. Each time, though, he abandoned the race after a few stages.
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Who was Marcel Lequatre?
Swiss cyclist (1882-1960)
When was Marcel Lequatre born?
Marcel Lequatre was born on 29 September 1882 in Yverdon-les-Bains.
When did Marcel Lequatre die?
Marcel Lequatre died on 14 November 1960 in Geneva.
What was Marcel Lequatre's occupation?
Marcel Lequatre was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Marcel Lequatre?
Marcel Lequatre was Swiss.
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