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Thomas Simpson (30 November 1937 – 13 July 1967) was one of Britain's most successful professional cyclists. He was born in Haswell, County Durham, and later moved to Harworth, Nottinghamshire. Simpson began road cycling as a teenager before taking up track cycling, specialising in pursuit races.
Tom Simpson (30 November 1937 – 13 July 1967) was a British professional cyclist, one of Britain's most successful of all time. [1] At the time of the 1967 Tour de France, he was the undisputed leader of the British team. In the 13th stage of that race, he collapsed and died during the ascent of Mont Ventoux.
The 1961 Tour of Flanders cycling race took place on March 26, 1961, and was won by Rapha-Gitane-Dunlop's Tom Simpson, becoming the first British winner. It was the 45th edition of the Tour of Flanders "monument" classic race. [1] [2] [3]
The Men's Individual Road Race of the 1965 UCI Road World Championships cycling event took place on 5 September in San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain.. The race was won by Great Britain's Tom Simpson, outsprinting Germany's Rudi Altig after the two had broken away with 40 km (24.9 mi) to go.
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The 1964 Milan–San Remo cycling race took place on March 19, 1964, and was won by Peugeot–BP–Englebert's Tom Simpson, becoming the first British winner.It was the 55th edition of the Milan–San Remo "monument" classic race.
The 1967 Tour de France was the 54th edition of the Tour de France, one of cycling's Grand Tours.It took place between 29 June and 23 July, with 22 stages covering a distance of 4,779 km (2,970 mi).
If this could happen to Tom, this could happen to anyone." Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Queen Camilla, King Charles, Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston watch from the Royal Box at Ascot ...