Jean Fontenay
Encyclopedia
Jean Fontenay was a French
professional road bicycle racer between 1934 and 1939, and after World War II
in 1947. In his career he won three races, but he is remembered for wearing the yellow jersey
in the 1939 Tour de France
for two days.
1936
1938
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
professional road bicycle racer between 1934 and 1939, and after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
in 1947. In his career he won three races, but he is remembered for wearing the yellow jersey
Yellow jersey
The general classification in the Tour de France is the most important classification, the one by which the winner of the Tour de France is determined. Since 1919, the leader of the general classification wears the yellow jersey .-History:...
in the 1939 Tour de France
1939 Tour de France
The 1939 Tour de France was the 33rd Tour de France, taking place from 10 to 30 July 1939. The total distance was 4,224 km and the average speed of the riders was 31.986 km/h....
for two days.
Palmarès
1935- Winner 2nd stage Tour de l'Ouest
1936
- Paris–Nice:
- Winner stage 5
- 2nd place overall
1938
- Winner Manche-Ocean