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Maurice Garin

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Athlete

The Resume

    (March 3, 1871-February 19, 1957)
    First winner of the Tour de France (1904)

Why he might be annoying:

    Although he was born in Italy, he was a citizen of France.
    He was disqualified from the 1904 race after it was revealed he hopped a train for part of the route.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He wasn't the only racer to cheat. Other also rode a train part of the way.
    He travelled from Lyons to Mersailles, Toulose, Bordeaux, and Paris in 94 hours, 33 minutes and 14 seconds.
    He beat his nearest competitor by nearly two hours.
    After that race he retired from professional cycling.
    He ran a small repair shop until his death.
    Researched by Jack Magic

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 92.31% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 54 Votes: 70.37% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 38 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 65 Votes: 63.08% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 97 Votes: 54.64% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 88 Votes: 54.55% Annoying