Georges Decaux

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Georges Decaux
Personal information
Full nameGeorges Decaux
Born (1930-04-14) April 14, 1930 (age 92)
Gamaches, France
Team information
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Major wins
1 stage Tour de France

Georges Decaux (Gamaches, 14 April 1930 - October 12, 2015) was a French professional road bicycle racer from 1952 to 1956. In 1952, Decaux won a stage in the Tour de France.

Major results

1952
Circuit de la Vallée de la Loire
Tour de France:
Winner stage 15
1954
Circuit de la Vallée de la Loire


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