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Jean Jourden

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Jean Jourden
Jourden, c. 1968
Personal information
Born(1942-07-11)11 July 1942
Saint-Brieuc, German-occupied France
Died23 November 2024(2024-11-23) (aged 82)
Sport
SportCycling
Medal record
Representing  France
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1961 Bern Road race

Jean Jourden (11 July 1942 – 23 November 2024) was a French cyclist. As an amateur he won the road race at the 1961 UCI Road World Championships. In 1965 he turned professional and competed until 1972. He won several minor races and rode the Tour de France in 1968 and 1969. His brother Henri was also a cyclist.[1] Jean Jourden died on 23 November 2024, at the age of 82.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Jean Jourden. cyclingarchives.com
  2. ^ "Jean Jourden, grand espoir du cyclisme français dans les années 1960, est mort". L'Équipe. 23 November 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.