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The story of Marianne Martin - The first American to win the Tour de France

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The story of Marianne Martin - The first American to win the Tour de France

Reminiscing with the American trailblazer who won the first women's Tour de France and shared the podium with Laurent Fignon in 1984

By Marianne Martin

Photography by Pressesports

2 AUGUST 2025 | UPDATED 11.44 PM BST

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Rouleur Issue 144 — The Tour Issue
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The Tour Issue

Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.