Description: (French Retired Professional Road Bicycle Racer)
André Darrigade, a French professional road cyclist, gained fame for his exceptional sprinting skills during his career from 1951 to 1966. He clinched numerous significant wins, including the World Championship in 1959 and 22 stage victories in the Tour de France. Darrigade's prowess was especially evident on opening days, with a record for the most wins on the Tour's initial day, a record later matched by Fabian Cancellara in 2012.