Laurent Fignon: Two-Time Tour de France Winner Dies at 50

Laurent Fignon was a French cyclist. Born on August 12, 1960, in Paris, he was nicknamed the Professor for his round glasses and his education.

He won the Tour de France in 1983 and 1984 and the Giro d'Italia in 1989. He is also remembered for losing the 1989 Tour to Greg LeMond by eight seconds, the narrowest margin in the race's history. He won Milan-San Remo twice.

He admitted to using amphetamines and cortisone during his career. Fignon was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and died in Paris on August 31, 2010, at age 50.

Achievements: Tour de France winner (1983, 1984), Giro d'Italia (1989).

Birth: August 12, 1960 - Paris, France.

Profession: Cyclist.

Interesting Facts: He lost the 1989 Tour by eight seconds.