Belgian road cyclist Michel Coulon had his first success as a senior rider in 1968 when he came fifth in the Tour de l’Avenir in France, with him also winning the opening stage of the race. The same year Coulon rode in the 100 kilometres team time trial at the Mexico City Olympics, with Belgium finishing 18th. From 1969 to 1973 he rode in four editions of the Tour de France and won the team time trial stage in the 1973 race. A year earlier Coulon won the time team trial at the Tour of Belgium, with him going on to finish the race in ninth place.
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