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Henri Desgrange
Henri Desgrange (1865 in Paris, France - 1940 in Beauvallon , France) was a competitive bicycle racer and French sports journalist. He set twelve world track cycling records, including the hour record of 35.325 kilometers on May 11, 1893.
Desgrange founded the Tour de France in 1903. He also co-founded the periodical L'Auto .
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