| Born | June 10, 1921 |
| Birthplace | Condé-les-Vouziers, France |
| Died | October 6, 1980 |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Major Wins | Tour de France (1947), Cyclo-cross World Championship (1950), Rom–Neapel–Rom (1950), Critérium international de cyclo-cross (1947) |
Jean Robic was a French cyclist who won the Tour de France in 1947. After World War II, he became the first rider to win the competition. He did not don the yellow jersey until the last stage, when he attacked Pierre Brambilla and won the race. This final stage of the Tour de France is still recognized as one of the most exciting stages in the race’s history. Robic’s victory, however, resulted in a quarrel with Brambilla because it was usual not to attack during the last stage of the race.
Robic was an accomplished cyclist despite his brief career. In 1950, he won both the Rom–Neapel–Rom and Cyclocross World Championships in Paris. In addition, he won the international Critérium de cyclocross in 1947 and the national championship in 1945 by defeating Kléber Piot.
Robic’s aggressive riding style and never-say-die mentality helped him win the Tour de France. He was an eccentric individual with a quick wit and a sharp tongue. On his way home from a race, he was killed in a vehicle accident and his career was cut short.
Robic’s legacy in the sport of cycling endures despite his untimely demise. He will forever be regarded as a one-of-a-kind and gifted cyclist who left an indelible mark on the sport’s history.
Jean Robic’s Greatest Achievements:
| Year | Achievement |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Tour de France winner |
| 1947 | Critérium international de cyclo-cross winner |
| 1950 | Cyclo-cross World Championship winner |
| 1950 | Rom–Neapel–Rom winner |
| 1945 | French national road race champion |
| 1949 | Paris–Camembert winner |
| 1947 | Paris–Nice stage winner |
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