Hector Martin
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Hector Martin was a Belgian
road racing cyclist, professional from 1925 to 1935, who won three stages in the 1925 Tour de France
and two stages in the 1927 Tour de France
, and wore the yellow jersey
for a total of four days in 1927. Martin was born and died in Roeselare
. He was the brother of Léon Martin.
1924
1925
1927
1928
1930
1931
Belgium
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road racing cyclist, professional from 1925 to 1935, who won three stages in the 1925 Tour de France
1925 Tour de France
The 1925 Tour de France was the 19th edition and was held from June 21 to July 19, 1925 over 5430 kilometers in 18 stages. Italian cyclist Ottavio Bottecchia successfully defended his 1924 victory to win his second consecutive Tour de France...
and two stages in the 1927 Tour de France
1927 Tour de France
The 1927 Tour de France was the 21st Tour de France, taking place June 19 to July 17, 1927. It consisted of 24 stages over 5340 km, ridden at an average speed of 27.224 km/h....
, and wore 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:...
for a total of four days in 1927. Martin was born and died in Roeselare
Roeselare
Roeselare is a Belgian city and municipality in the Flemish province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Roeselare proper and the towns of Beveren, Oekene and Rumbeke....
. He was the brother of Léon Martin.
Palmarès
1923- Brussel - Luxemburg - Mondorf
- Melsele
1924
- Binche - Tournai - Binche
- Paris - Menin
- Ronde van Vlaanderen for amateurs
- Blankenberge
- national road race championship for amateur
1925
- Tour de France1925 Tour de FranceThe 1925 Tour de France was the 19th edition and was held from June 21 to July 19, 1925 over 5430 kilometers in 18 stages. Italian cyclist Ottavio Bottecchia successfully defended his 1924 victory to win his second consecutive Tour de France...
:- Winner stages 14, 16 and 17
1927
- Tour de France1927 Tour de FranceThe 1927 Tour de France was the 21st Tour de France, taking place June 19 to July 17, 1927. It consisted of 24 stages over 5340 km, ridden at an average speed of 27.224 km/h....
:- Winner stages 3 and 22
- Wearing yellow jerseyYellow jerseyThe 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:...
for four days
1928
- Bordeaux–Paris
1930
- Circuit de Béarn
1931
- Maldegem