Tom Simpson

Cyclist

Birthday November 30, 1937

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Easington, England

DEATH DATE Jul 13, 1967 (29)

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About

British cyclist who was the 1965 Road Race World Champion before collapsing during the Tour de France two years later.

Before Fame

He worked as a grocery delivery boy to earn money for a better bike as a teen.

Trivia

He won a Team pursuit bronze medal at the 1956 Olympic Games.

Family Life

He married Helen Sherburn on January 1, 1961; the couple had two daughters, Jane and Joanne.

Associated With

He, like Tony McCoy, was a recipient of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year honor.