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Which cyclist had a spectacular crash on Champs-Elysees in 1991?

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Correct answer

Djamolidine Abdoujaparov

Explanation

Djamolidine Abdoujaparov (born 1964) is a former professional road racing cyclist from Uzbekistan. He put his finger print on Tour de France with a range of stage victories but unfortunately also with his spectacular crash on Champs-Elysees in 1991, where he somersaulted into the air. He won the green points jersey three times (1991, 1993 and 1994). Alongside Eddy Merckx and Laurent Jalabert his is the only cyclist to have won the points competition in all three Grand Tours.

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Question added 2010-06-20