Christophe Capelle
Capelle in 1996 | |
Personal information | |
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Full name | Christophe Capelle |
Born |
Compiègne, France | August 15, 1967
Team information | |
Discipline | Road and track |
Role | Rider |
Professional team(s) | |
1991–1992 | Z |
1993–1995 | GAN |
1996 | Force Sud |
1996 | Aubervilliers 93 |
1997–1998 | Cofidis |
1999–2002 | BigMat–Auber 93 |
Major wins | |
Hessen-Rundfahrt (1990) French National Road Race Champion (2000) |
Christophe Capelle (born 15 August 1967) is a French former racing cyclist.
Capelle won a gold medal for France in the 4000-meter team pursuit at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, riding alongside Philippe Ermenault, Jean-Michel Monin, and Francis Moreau.[1] In 2000, he represented France in the points race[2] and Madison events,[3] finishing outside the medals in both events. Capelle also competed in the Olympic road race, but failed to finish.[4]
Capelle also raced for the Big Mat-Auber 93 team at the 1999 Tour de France, completing the race in 115th place.[5]
References
- ↑ Wallechinsky, David. The Complete Book of the Summer Olympics: Sydney 2000 Edition, p. 365. Overlook Press, Woodstock, N.Y., 2000. ISBN 1-58567-046-4.
- ↑ CNNSI.com. "2000 Olympic Results - Track Cycling: Points race". 22 September 2000. Retrieved on 17 July 2013.
- ↑ CNNSI.com. "2000 Olympic Result - Cycling: Track: Madison". 30 September 2000. Retrieved on 17 July 2013.
- ↑ ESPN.com. "Summer Olympics 2000 Results - Cycling". 27 September 2000. Retrieved on 17 July 2013.
- ↑ CyclingNews.com. "Tour de France, Stage 20, Arpajon - Paris Champs-Elysées, 160 km". 25 July 1999. Retrieved on 17 July 2013.
External links
- Christophe Capelle profile at Cycling Archives
- sports-reference.com
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