Guy Lapébie

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMartial Guy•Lapébie
Used nameGuy•Lapébie
Born28 November 1916 in Saint-Geours-de-Maremne, Landes (FRA)
Died8 March 2010 in Saint-Gaudens, Haute-Garonne (FRA)
NOC France
Medals OG
Gold 2
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 3

Biography

Guy Lapébie was a French road race who starred at the 1936 Olympics, winning gold medals in the team pursuit and team road race, and a silver in the individual road race. After World War II he turned professional and became mostly known as a six-day racer, winning six major titles in six-days. He also rode the 1936 Tour de France, placing third overall. His brother, Roger Lapébie, was also a professional cyclist who had a more extensive list of palmarès.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) FRA Guy Lapébie
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver
Road Race, Team, Men (Olympic) France 1 Gold
Cycling Track (Cycling) FRA Guy Lapébie
Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) France 1 Gold