Jean Alavoine
French racing cyclist
Died when: 55 years 108 days (663 months)Star Sign: Aries
Jean Alavoine (1 April 1888 – 18 July 1943) was a French professional cyclist, who won 17 stages in the Tour de France - only eight riders have won more stages - and wore the yellow jersey for five days.
Jean Alavoine was born in Roubaix on 1 April 1888.In his professional career from 1908 to 1925, he won 29 courses, including 17 Tour de France stages.
In the 1922 Tour de France, he won three stages in a row, stages 5–6-7, and wore the yellow jersey.In stage 11, still leading the race, Alavoine had mechanical problems and his lead dropped to 6:53 minutes.
In stage 12 Alavoine lost 37 minutes and the lead.In the end, he finished the tour in second place.In 1943 he died during a veteran race in Argenteuil.
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