The closest Tour de France ever
How American Greg Lemond won cycling's biggest race by just 8 seconds in 1989.
Sporting Witness · BBC World Service
July 25, 20198m 59s
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Show Notes
In 1989, American Greg Lemond won the Tour de France by just eight seconds – the narrowest margin in the 100-year history of the race. Lemond took victory by beating local hero Laurent Fignon in the final time trial on the Champs-Elysees. Greg Lemond talks to Ashley Byrne. The programme is a Made-In-Manchester Production.
PHOTO: Greg Lemond during the 1989 Tour (Getty Images)