![]() Capelle in 1996 | |
Personal information | |
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Full name | Christophe Capelle |
Born | Compiègne, France | 15 August 1967
Team information | |
Discipline | Road and track |
Role | Rider |
Professional teams | |
1991–1995 | Z |
1996 | Force Sud |
1996 | Aubervilliers 93 |
1997–1998 | Cofidis |
1999–2002 | BigMat–Auber 93 |
Major wins | |
Hessen-Rundfahrt (1990) French National Road Race Champion (2000) |
Christophe Capelle (born 15 August 1967) is a French former racing cyclist.
Capelle won a gold medal for France in the 4000-meter team pursuit at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, riding alongside Philippe Ermenault, Jean-Michel Monin, and Francis Moreau. [1] In 2000, he represented France in the points race [2] and Madison events, [3] finishing outside the medals in both events. Capelle also competed in the Olympic road race, but failed to finish. [4]
Capelle also raced for the Big Mat–Auber 93 team at the 1999 Tour de France, completing the race in 115th place. [5]
Grand Tour | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 |
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![]() | DNF | 106 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
![]() | — | — | 115 | DNF | DNF | DNF | — | — | 115 | — | 123 |
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DSQ | Disqualified |
DNF | Did not finish |
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