Personal information | |
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Full name | Guy Ignolin |
Born | Vernou-sur-Brenne, France | 14 November 1936
Died | 15 December 2011 75) Lannion, France | (aged
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Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
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Grand Tours
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