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The closest Tour de France ever

How American Greg Lemond won cycling's biggest race by just 8 seconds in 1989.

In 1989, American Greg Lemond won the Tour de France by just eight seconds – the narrowest margin in the 100-year history of the race. Lemond took victory by beating local hero Laurent Fignon in the final time trial on the Champs-Elysees. Greg Lemond talks to Ashley Byrne. The programme is a Made-In-Manchester Production.

PHOTO: Greg Lemond during the 1989 Tour (Getty Images)

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Mon 29 Jul 201903:50GMT
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