About Maurice Diot
Lived 1922 – 1972 (aged 49). Maurice Diot was a French sport cyclist.
Maurice Diot (13 June 1922 – 4 March 1972) was a French professional road bicycle racer. In 1951, he won the Paris–Brest–Paris race of 1200 km in a record time that has not been broken since. He rode in the 1947, 1948, and 1949 Tour de France. He also finished in second place in the 1950 Paris–Roubaix.
Major results
1947 GP d'Espéraza Tour de France: Winner stage 20 1949 Paris–Brussels 1950 GP Catox 1951 GP de l'Echo d'Oran Paris–Brest–Paris 1952 GP du Pneumatique Montluçon
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Important facts
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Maurice Diot?
French cyclist (1922–1972)
When was Maurice Diot born?
Maurice Diot was born on 13 June 1922 in 13th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Maurice Diot die?
Maurice Diot died on 4 March 1972 in Migennes.
What was Maurice Diot's occupation?
Maurice Diot was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Maurice Diot?
Maurice Diot was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maurice Diot. https://biography.guide/maurice-diot/
MLA: "Maurice Diot." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maurice-diot/.
Chicago: "Maurice Diot." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maurice-diot/.
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