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Jeannie Longo
Winning thirteen world cycling titles across a long career.
Thirteen world titles · Olympic road gold
- Born
- 31 October 1958
- Birthplace
- Annecy, France
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Jeannie Longo
Jeannie Longo is a French road and track cyclist whose international career extended across seven Olympics.
Early life
Alpine upbringing
Was born in Annecy in the French Alps.
Skiing first
Won school and university skiing championships before switching to cycling.
Career
- 1970s
Change of sport
Moved from skiing into cycle racing.
- 1980s–1990s
World titles
Became a leading international road and track racer.
- 2008
Seventh Olympics
Competed in Beijing, finishing fourth in the time trial.
Achievements
Thirteen world titles
Won championships in road and track events.
Olympic road gold
Won the Atlanta road race.
Seven Olympics
Competed at seven successive Games.
Beyond cycling
Coaching partnership
Her coach Patrice Ciprelli later became her husband.
Doping sanction
Served a one-month suspension after an ephedrine positive in 1987.
Sources & photo credit
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