Victor Cosson
Encyclopedia
Victor Cosson was a French
professional road bicycle racer
from 1937 to 1950. In his second year as a professional cyclist, he finished third in the 1938 Tour de France
. His biggest victory was the Paris–Camembert edition of 1943. He was born in Lorges
.
1943
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
Road bicycle racing
Road bicycle racing is a bicycle racing sport held on roads, using racing bicycles. The term "road racing" is usually applied to events where competing riders start simultaneously with the winner being the first to the line at the end of the course .Historically, the most...
from 1937 to 1950. In his second year as a professional cyclist, he finished third in the 1938 Tour de France
1938 Tour de France
The 1938 Tour de France was the 32nd Tour de France, taking place July 5 to July 31, 1938. It was composed of 21 stages over 4694 km, ridden at an average speed of 31.565 km/h...
. His biggest victory was the Paris–Camembert edition of 1943. He was born in Lorges
Lorges
Lorges is a commune in the Loir-et-Cher department of central France....
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Palmarès
1938- Tour de France1938 Tour de FranceThe 1938 Tour de France was the 32nd Tour de France, taking place July 5 to July 31, 1938. It was composed of 21 stages over 4694 km, ridden at an average speed of 31.565 km/h...
:- 3rd place overall classification
1943
- Paris–Camembert