Laurent Fignon
French professional road bicycle racer (1960–2010)
1960 — 2010
Quick Facts
Profession
French professional road bicycle racer (1960–2010)
Born
August 12, 1960
Died
2010 (age ~50)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, sport cyclist
FranceBorn in 18th arrondissement of ParisDied in 13th arrondissement of Paris
1960
Born in 18th arrondissement of Paris (1960-08-12)
2010
Died in 13th arrondissement of Paris
About
Laurent Patrick Fignon was a French professional road bicycle racer who won the Tour de France in 1983 and 1984, as well as the Giro d'Italia in 1989. He held the title of FICP World No. 1 in 1989. Fignon came close to winning the Tour de France for a third time in 1989 but was defeated by Greg LeMond by eight seconds, the closest margin ever to decide the Tour. Fignon won many classic races, including consecutive victories in Milan–San Remo in 1988 and 1989. He died from cancer in 2010.
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Who is Laurent Fignon?+
Laurent Patrick Fignon was a French professional road bicycle racer who won the Tour de France in 1983 and 1984, as well as the Giro d'Italia in 1989. He held the title of FICP World No. 1 in 1989. Fignon came close to winning the Tour de France for a third time in 1989 but was defeated by Greg LeMo
What does the name Laurent mean?+
The name Laurent means "A surname from French, equivalent to English Lawrence or Laurence". It is of French origin.
When was Laurent Fignon born?+
Laurent Fignon was born on August 12, 1960.
When did Laurent Fignon die?+
Laurent Fignon died in 2010, at approximately 50 years of age.
Name Meaning
A surname from French, equivalent to English Lawrence or Laurence
The name Laurent is of French origin, meaning "A surname from French, equivalent to English Lawrence or Laurence". It is traditionally a male name.
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Laurent — August 12, 1960
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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