| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jean Fontenay |
| Born | 23 July 1911 Hirel, France |
| Died | 21 May 1975 (aged 63) Saint-Malo, France |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
Jean Fontenay (23 July 1911 – 21 May 1975) was a French professional road bicycle racer between 1934 and 1939, and after World War II in 1947. In his career, he won three races, but he is remembered for wearing the yellow jersey in the 1939 Tour de France for two days.
Palmarès
- 1935
- Winner 2nd stage Tour de l'Ouest
- 1936
- Paris–Nice:
- Winner stage 5
- 2nd place overall
- 1938
- Winner Manche-Ocean
External links
- Jean Fontenay at Cycling Archives
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