Guy Lapébie
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Martial Guy•Lapébie |
| Used name | Guy•Lapébie |
| Born | 28 November 1916 in Saint-Geours-de-Maremne, Landes (FRA) |
| Died | 8 March 2010 in Saint-Gaudens, Haute-Garonne (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 2 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 3 |
Biography
Guy Lapébie was a French road race who starred at the 1936 Olympics, winning gold medals in the team pursuit and team road race, and a silver in the individual road race. After World War II he turned professional and became mostly known as a six-day racer, winning six major titles in six-days. He also rode the 1936 Tour de France, placing third overall. His brother, Roger Lapébie, was also a professional cyclist who had a more extensive list of palmarès.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Cycling Road (Cycling) | FRA |
Guy Lapébie | |||
| Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver | ||||
| Road Race, Team, Men (Olympic) | France | 1 | Gold | |||
| Cycling Track (Cycling) | FRA |
Guy Lapébie | ||||
| Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | France | 1 | Gold |