Description: (Dutch Former Professional Cyclist)
Jan Janssen, a former professional cyclist from the Netherlands, enjoyed a successful career from 1962 to 1972. He made headlines as the first Dutch cyclist to triumph in both the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España. Throughout his cycling journey, Janssen competed in the Tour de France on eight occasions, claiming victory in seven stages and wearing the yellow jersey twice. Recognized for his unique blond hair and glasses, he holds the title of the oldest living Tour de France champion after the recent passing of Federico Bahamontes.