How Many Cyclists Have Won All Three Grand Tours?
Only seven cyclists in history have achieved the remarkable feat of winning all three Grand Tours—the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a España—at least once in their careers. These legendary riders are known as the "Triple Crown" winners of cycling.
- Jacques Anquetil (France): Won all three Grand Tours in 1963 and 1964.
- Eddy Merckx (Belgium): Won all three Grand Tours five times, including a record three consecutive times from 1970 to 1972.
- Bernard Hinault (France): Won all three Grand Tours twice, in 1978 and 1980.
- Alberto Contador (Spain): Won all three Grand Tours at least once between 2007 and 2015.
- Vincenzo Nibali (Italy): Became the first Italian to win all three Grand Tours in 2016.
- Chris Froome (Great Britain): Has won all three Grand Tours multiple times, including a Tour de France-Vuelta a España double in 2017.
- Tadej Pogačar (Slovenia): The latest addition to the Triple Crown club, having won all three Grand Tours in 2020 and 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many cyclists have won all three Grand Tours at least twice?
- Only Eddy Merckx has won all three Grand Tours at least twice.
- When did the first cyclist win all three Grand Tours?
- Jacques Anquetil achieved the Triple Crown for the first time in 1963.
- Which cyclist has won the most Grand Tours?
- Eddy Merckx holds the record with 11 Grand Tour victories.
- Who is the youngest cyclist to win all three Grand Tours?
- Tadej Pogačar is the youngest Triple Crown winner, having completed the feat by the age of 22.
- Which Grand Tour is considered the most prestigious?
- The Tour de France is widely regarded as the most prestigious of the three Grand Tours.
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