External links
- Paul Lemeteyer at Cycling Archives
- Official Tour de France results for Paul Lemetayer
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Paul Lemeteyer |
| Born | June 4, 1942 Nantes, France |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Sprinter |
| Major wins | |
| 1 stage Tour de France | |
Paul Lemeteyer (Nantes, 4 June 1942) was a French professional road bicycle racer.
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