July 26, 1953 – Across the pond of the Atlantic there was the annual Tour de France bicycle race. The Tour is a big event in France drawing huge crowds and interest from around the world, as cyclists take on the rigors of a course through multiple-stages that take weeks to complete.
There are 21 stages altogether, each taking a day, with the total extent of the race taking 23 days, including the Bastille Day holiday. In this edition of the cycling marathon, Louison Bobet of France won his first of 3 consecutive Tour general classification events.
To find more great daily sports history make sure to check out the Sports Jersey Dispatch and Pigskin Dispatch.
More From Sports History Network
Review of Chris Willis’ Book The NFL’s 60-Minute Men
This is a book review by host of Pro Football in the 1970s and
Lee Kunzman: The Unforgettable Journey of an American Racing Legend
Today I’m going to talk about a guy who seemingly came out of nowhere
1984 Detroit Tigers (Celebrating 40th Anniversary of Last Championship)
Forty years ago, the baseball world witnessed one of the best seasons a Major
Cheryl Miller – Greatest Women’s Basketball Player of All Time?
Imagine that you are one of the most skilled people in the world at
History of Sports Betting and the Introduction of No Deposit Bonuses
The thrilling vibe of a full sports stadium or the quiet excitement at a
Breaking Barriers: 5 Pioneering Trainers of the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby, often called “The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports,” is not
Kansas City Royals History (1976 thru 1985)
After the Kansas City Athletics moved to Oakland in 1968, the City was hungry
Senda Berenson and The First Women’s Basketball Game
The very first women’s game recorded happened only one year after the game was