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Maurice Garin

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Maurice Garin (March 3, 1871-February 19, 1957) was the first winner of the Tour de France. He was born in Italy but became a naturalized French citizen. After losing in the 1904 race he retired from professional cycling and ran a small repair shop in Lens until his death.

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http://www.lepays.net/jdj/01/02/20/MA/article_1.html (in French)