François Faber
François Faber (pronounced [fʁɑ̃.swa fa.bɛʁ]; 26 January 1887 – 9 May 1915) was a Luxembourgian racing cyclist. He was born in France. He was the first foreigner to win the Tour de France in 1909, and his record of winning 5 consecutive stages still stands. He died in World War I while fighting for France. Faber was known for his long solos; he is the only rider in Tour de France history to lead solo more than 1000 km.
Faber in 1913 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | François Faber |
| Nickname | Le géant de Colombes (The Giant of Colombes) |
| Born | 26 January 1887 Aulnay-sur-Iton, France |
| Died | 9 May 1915 (aged 28) Carency, France |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional teams | |
| 1906–1907 | Labor |
| 1908 | Peugeot |
| 1909–1911 | Alcyon |
| 1912 | Automoto |
| 1913 | Saphir cycles |
| 1913–1914 | Peugeot |
| Major wins | |
Grand Tours
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