Lanterne rouge
The lanterne rouge is the competitor in last place in the Tour de France. The phrase comes from the French for "Red Lantern" and refers to the red lantern hung on the rear vehicle of a passenger railway train or the brake van of a freight train, which signalmen would look for in order to make sure none of the couplings had become disconnected.
| Sport | Road bicycle racing |
|---|---|
| Competition | Tour de France |
| Awarded for | Last in classification |
| English name | Red lantern |
| Local name | Lanterne rouge (French) |
| History | |
| First award | 1903 |
| Editions | 110 (as of 2023) |
| First winner | Arsène Millocheau (FRA) |
| Most wins | Wim Vansevenant (BEL) (3 times) |
| Most recent | Michael Mørkøv (DEN) |
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