Published on 2026-06-13

A hand-in-hand finish at the Tour de France

In 1938, the cyclist Antonin Magne and his friend André Leducq crossed the Tour de France finish line together while holding each other by the shoulder. Having broken away 55 kilometers from the finish between Lille and Paris, the two men resisted the return of the peloton to win. This final success, cheered by the 50,000 spectators at the Parc des Princes, marked the rider's farewell to the Grande Boucle.
Antonin MagneDerniers succès et fin de carrière (1937-1939)

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