 Francis Rigon (September 2020) | |
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| Born | 3 January 1944 Gallio, Italy |
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Francis Rigon (born 3 January 1944) is a French racing cyclist. [1] He rode in the 1969 Tour de France. [2] [3]
| Francis Rigon (September 2020) | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 January 1944 Gallio, Italy |
| Team information | |
| Role | Rider |
Francis Rigon (born 3 January 1944) is a French racing cyclist. [1] He rode in the 1969 Tour de France. [2] [3]
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