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 Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 5:47 am |
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| sandranian |
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Four time French national champion Jean Stablinski has passed away on July 22, 2007, having succumbed to a long-term illness. The 1962 world champion took his first French title in 1960, before returning to the podium's top step in '62, '63 and for the final time in '64. Stablinski, who took five stage victories during his 12 Tour de France appearances, was also the victor of the inaugural Amstel Gold Race.
Following his retirement from professional cycling, Stablinski went on to guide the careers of budding young riders - most notably Lucien Van Impe and Bernard Hinault. Stablinski was 75 years old. |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:11 am |
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Sad news...
They were telling a great story in the paper today :
Stablinsky was escaped with another rider during the Tour de France when the peloton started to gain on them. It was very hot that day. They decided to wait for the peloton and have lunch in the meantime.
Not long after that, l'ardoisier (the guy on the motorbike in charge of giving riders the time they have ahead of the peloton) warned them that they suddenly went 20 minutes ahead, as the whole peloton had stopped to go for a swim in the méditerranée !
Different times, definitely. |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 8:28 pm |
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i read this now in a german forum. stephan was faster to post this.
rest in peace jean stablinski. his nickname was "le polac" coz his parents were polish. |
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