1924 Paris–Tours
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The 1924 Paris–Tours was the 19th edition of the Paris–Tours cycle race and was held on 4 May 1924. The race started in
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and finished in
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. The race was won by
Louis Mottiat Louis Mottiat (6 July 1889 – 5 June 1972) was a Belgian professional road bicycle racer. Mottiat was born in Bouffioulx, and because of his endurance was nicknamed 'the iron man'. His career was interrupted by World War I. He died in Gilly, ...
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1924 in French sport
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