Jules Buysse

Jules Buysse (Wontergem, 13 August 1901 – 31 December 1950) was a Belgian racing cyclist.

Jules Buysse
Jules Buysse wins the first stage in the Tour de France 1926
Personal information
Full nameJules Buysse
Born(1901-08-13)13 August 1901
Wontergem, Belgium
Died31 December 1950(1950-12-31) (aged 49)
Team information
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Major wins
Tour de France, 1 stage

Buysse was the youngest of three brothers who competed in the Tour de France. He won the first stage of 1926 Tour de France by 13 minutes and 6 seconds, allowing him to wear the yellow jersey for two days[1] until losing it to fellow Belgian Gustave Van Slembrouck. He finished the tour in 9th place.[2]

His brothers were Lucien Buysse, who won the 1926 Tour de France, and Marcel Buysse who won six stages on the 1913 Tour.

Major results

1925
1925 Tour de France:
15th place overall classification
1926
1926 Tour de France:
Winner stage 1
Leading general classification for two days
9th place overall classification
1932
1932 Tour de France:
40th place overall classification

References

  1. "Tour de France 1929" (in German).
  2. "Past results for Jules Buysse". ASO/letour.fr. Archived from the original on 4 March 2006. Retrieved 14 May 2008.
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