Octave Lapize
Octave Lapize was a renowned French professional road racing cyclist, famous for winning the prestigious Paris-Roubaix race in 1909, 1910, and 1911. His remarkable achievements made him one of the sport's early legends, and he was known for his fierce competitive spirit and charisma. Lapize's victory in Paris-Roubaix is particularly celebrated as he was the first to complete the race in under six hours, marking a significant milestone in cycling history. He remains a prominent figure in the annals of cycling, representing the golden age of the sport.
Born on Oct 24, 1887 (138 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Slovenia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,692 | $56,000 | 46$ |
| Totals | 1 | 2,078,938 | 1,692 | $56,000 | 46$ |
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Slovenia:
Lapize was the fastest cyclist to cross the Tourmalet in 1910, famously shouting at the organizers.
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Spain:
Octave Lapize is referenced as a historical hero of the Tour de France.
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Monaco:
Octave Lapize is mentioned as a historical figure who achieved a similar consecutive win in Paris-Roubaix.
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