Louis Darragon

French cyclist (1883–1918) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Louis Darragon (6 February 1883 – 28 April 1918) was a French professional cyclist who won the UCI Motor-paced World Championships in 1906 and 1907 and finished in second place in 1909 and 1911.[1][2] He died in 1918 during a race at the Vélodrome d'hiver in Paris. The city stadium in his native Vichy is named after him.[3][4]

Born6 February 1883
Vichy, France
Died28 April 1918 (aged 35)
Paris, France
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Louis Darragon
Louis Darragon in 1913
Personal information
Born6 February 1883
Vichy, France
Died28 April 1918 (aged 35)
Paris, France
Sport
SportCycling
Medal record
Representing  France
UCI Motor-paced World Championships
Gold medal – first place1906 GenevaProfessionals
Gold medal – first place1907 ParisProfessionals
Silver medal – second place1909 CopenhagenProfessionals
Silver medal – second place1911 RomeProfessionals
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