Jacques Dupont (cyclist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jacques Dupont (cyclist)

French cyclist

Date of Birth: 19-Jun-1928

Place of Birth: Lézat-sur-Lèze, Occitania, France

Date of Death: 04-Nov-2019

Profession: sport cyclist, track cyclist

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Jacques Dupont (19 June 1928 – 4 November 2019) was a French racing cyclist and Olympic champion in track cycling.
He won a gold medal in the 1000m time trial at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
He also won a bronze medal in the team road race, together with José Beyaert and Alain Moineau.
He won Paris–Tours in 1951 and 1955.
He won the 1955 event in what was then a record speed for a professional race covering the 253 km at an average of 43.666 km per hour and being awarded the Ruban Jaune.