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Miguel Induráin

Athlete

Born: Spanish

Miguel Induráin Larraya is a retired Spanish road racing cyclist. Induráin won five Tours de France from 1991 to 1995, the fourth, and last, to win five times, and the only five-time winner to achieve those victories consecutively.

He won the Giro d'Italia twice, becoming one of seven people to achieve the Giro-Tour double in the same season. He wore the race leader's yellow jersey in the Tour de France for 60 days. He holds the record for the most consecutive Tour de France wins and shares the record for most wins with Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Hinault and Eddy Merckx. In 1993, Indurain came close to cycling's 'Triple Crown' when, having already won the Giro and the Tour, he finished in second place just 19 seconds behind in the World Championship.

Induráin's ability and physical size—186 centimetres (6 feet 1 inch) and 76 kilograms (168 pounds)—earned him the nickname "Miguelón" or "Big Mig". He was the youngest rider ever to win the Spanish amateur national road championship, when he was 18, at 20 the youngest rider to lead the Vuelta a España, and at 20 he won a stage of the Tour de l'Avenir.

Notable For

Spanish cyclist

Miguel Induráin's Historical Timeline

  1. Miguel Induráin is born

    Miguel Induráin, Spanish athlete, known for spanish cyclist, was born on 1965-07-16. Miguel Induráin Larraya is a retired Spanish road racing cyclist.

  2. Spanish road cyclist Miguel Induráin sets the UCI hour world record of 53.04 kilometers in Bordeaux, France

    Spanish road cyclist Miguel Induráin sets the UCI hour world record of 53.04 kilometers in Bordeaux, France

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When was Miguel Induráin born?
Miguel Induráin was born on 1965-07-16 (Spanish).
What is Miguel Induráin known for?
Spanish cyclist
What historical events involved Miguel Induráin?
Miguel Induráin was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Miguel Induráin is born, Spanish road cyclist Miguel Induráin sets the UCI hour world record of 53.04 kilometers in Bordeaux, France.

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