Fritz Schaer
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Fritz Schär was a Swiss cyclist who in 1953 won the first green jersey ever in the Tour de France
. He also finished third in the general classification in the 1954 Tour de France
.
1950
1951
1953
1954
1953 Tour de France
The 1953 Tour de France was the 40th Tour de France, taking place from July 3 to July 26, 1953. It consisted of 22 stages over 4479 km, ridden at an average speed of 34.593 km/h....
. He also finished third in the general classification in the 1954 Tour de France
1954 Tour de France
The 1954 Tour de France was the 41st Tour de France, taking place from July 8 to August 1, 1954. It consisted of 23 stages over 4656 km, ridden at an average speed of 33.229 km/h....
.
Major results
1949- 1st, Züri-Metzgete
1950
- 1st, Züri-Metzgete
1951
- Giro d'Italia1951 Giro d'ItaliaThe 1951 Giro d'Italia of cycling was held from 19 May to 10 June 1951, consisting in 20 stages. It was won by Fiorenzo Magni.- Final classment:- Maglia rosa holders:...
- General classification leader Maglia rosaMaglia rosaThe pink jersey is awarded to the leader of the General Classification at the Giro d'Italia. The leader of the GC is the rider who has the fastest time when all the stage results are added together, taking into account time bonuses for high finishes and intermediate sprints...
(after Stages 5 and 6)
- General classification leader Maglia rosa
1953
- 6th, Overall, Tour de France1953 Tour de FranceThe 1953 Tour de France was the 40th Tour de France, taking place from July 3 to July 26, 1953. It consisted of 22 stages over 4479 km, ridden at an average speed of 34.593 km/h....
- 1st, Points classificationPoints classificationThe points classification is a secondary award category in road bicycle racing. Points are given for high finishes and, in some cases, for winning intermediate sprints. The points classification is the top prize for many cycling sprinters and therefore is often known as the Sprint Classification;...
(maillot vert) - 1st, Stage 1
- 1st, Stage 2
- General classification leader Maillot jaune (after Stages 1-4 and 9-10)
- 1st, Points classification
1954
- 2nd (Silver Medal), UCI Road World ChampionshipsUCI Road World ChampionshipsThe UCI Road World Championships are the annual world championships for bicycle road racing organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale...
Elite Men's Road Race - 3rd, Overall, Tour de France1954 Tour de FranceThe 1954 Tour de France was the 41st Tour de France, taking place from July 8 to August 1, 1954. It consisted of 23 stages over 4656 km, ridden at an average speed of 33.229 km/h....
- 3rd, Points classification