Jean Bobet

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Jean Bobet (born February 22, 1930 in Saint-Méen-le-Grand ) is a former French cyclist .

Athletic career

In 1949 and 1950, Jean Bobet, who studied languages ​​and was called "le Professeur", was world champion student in road racing. Then he turned pro, mainly to race with his older brother Louison . He was instrumental in his brother's victory in the Tour de France in 1955 , he himself finished 14th; In 1957 he was 15.

The greatest success in Jean Bobets cycling career was his victory in Paris-Nice , he had a new 1955. 1953 hour record behind Derny on the cycling track in Paris Vélodrome d'Hiver positioned with 54.884 kilometers; in the same year he was third at Milan-Sanremo . In 1956 he won Geneva-Nice .

Professional

In December 1961, Jean Bobet and his brother Louison survived a seriously injured car accident and had to end their racing careers. Jean Bobet became a journalist for Radio Luxemburg and later for L'Équipe and Le Monde . He was already being discussed as director of the new Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy when his brother died in 1983. He took over the management of the jointly established thalasso therapy centers; The brothers got to know this therapy during their recovery after the accident and then set up their own centers.

Jean Bobet has authored several cycling books, including several about his brother Louison. He is also President of Amicale du Cyclisme , an association of former cyclists.

Fonts (selection)

  • Le Cyclisme. Hachette, Paris 1960.
  • with Roger Frankeur: Champions. La Table ronde, Paris 1962.
  • with Albert-François Creff: La Course de la Tête. Une Méthode d'Entraînement Cycliste. La Table ronde, Paris 1966.
  • Lapize. Celui-là était un "as". La Table ronde, Paris 2003, ISBN 2-7103-2573-X .
  • Le vélo à l'heure allemande. La Table ronde, Paris 2007, ISBN 978-2-7103-2983-1 .

Individual evidence

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personal data
SURNAME Bobet, Jean
BRIEF DESCRIPTION French cyclist
DATE OF BIRTH February 22, 1930
PLACE OF BIRTH Saint-Méen-le-Grand