Robert Varnajo
French cyclist (1929–2024)
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Robert Varnajo (1 May 1929 – 13 February 2024)[1] was a French professional road bicycle racer. In the first part of his career, Varnajo won some road races, including a stage in the 1954 Tour de France. Later in his career, he specialized in track racing, and became French champion three times.
FullnameRobert Varnajo
Born1 May 1929
Curzon, Vendée, France
Curzon, Vendée, France
Died13 February 2024 (aged 94)
CurrentteamRetired
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| Full name | Robert Varnajo | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 1 May 1929 Curzon, Vendée, France | ||||||||||||||
| Died | 13 February 2024 (aged 94) | ||||||||||||||
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| Current team | Retired | ||||||||||||||
| Discipline | Road/Track | ||||||||||||||
| Role | Rider | ||||||||||||||
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| 1 stage Tour de France | |||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Major results
- 1952
- Paris–Camembert
- 1953
- Paris–Bourges
- 1954
- Circuit des Boucles de la Seine
- Tour de France:
- Winner stage 23
- 1961
- Poiré-sur-Vie
- 1962
French National Stayers Championships- 1963
- French National Stayers Championships
- 1964
- French National Stayers Championships
