Philippe Thys (cyclist)
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Philippe Thys (pronounced [fi.lip tis]; Dutch: Philippe Thijs; 8 October 1889 – 16 January 1971) was a Belgian cyclist and three times winner of the Tour de France.[2]
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Personal information | |
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Full name | Philippe Thijs |
Nickname | Le basset (The Basset Hound)[1] |
Born | (1889-10-08)8 October 1889 Anderlecht, Belgium |
Died | 16 January 1971(1971-01-16) (aged 81) Anderlecht, Belgium |
Team information | |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Professional teams | |
1912–1914 | Peugeot–Wolber |
1917–1918 | Peugeot–Wolber |
1919–1921 | La Sportive |
1922–1924 | Peugeot–Wolber |
1925 | Automoto–Hutchinson |
1927 | Opel–ZR III |
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