Arsène Millocheau was a

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cyclist of the early 1900s. He was born in

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in 1867. He participated in the

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, the first Tour, and came last, finishing behind the winner

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by 64 hours, 57 minutes and 8 seconds, winning the

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(french: red lantern). In 1921, 54 years old, Millocheau competed in the 1200 km

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. He died in

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in 1948.

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* 1867 births 1948 deaths Sportspeople from Eure-et-Loir French male cyclists Cyclists from Centre-Val de Loire {{France-cycling-bio-stub