Most Tour de France Victories (All Time)

About This Dataset

Cyclists ranked by total Tour de France stage race victories. Lance Armstrong's seven consecutive Tour de France victories from 1999 to 2005 were stripped following doping admissions in 2013, leaving Chris Froome, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Jacques Anquetil, and Miguel Indurain tied on five wins each as the most legitimate record holders — though the history of the race remains inseparable from the pharmacological controversies of the 1990s and 2000s.

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The dominance of Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Jacques Anquetil, and Miguel Indurain, each with five Tour de France wins, underscores a significant gap between these legends and the next tier of cyclists, such as Chris Froome with four. This disparity may reflect not only exceptional talent but also the era in which these cyclists competed, with the 1960s and 1970s being particularly pivotal for the sport. The presence of contemporary riders like Tadej Pogacar and Greg LeMond, both with three wins, suggests a potential shift in the competitive landscape, as younger cyclists emerge and challenge historical records. However, the shadow of doping controversies still looms large over the sport, complicating the narrative of these victories.

Source: Wikipedia

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Eddy Merckx (Belgium) leads with 5 in All Time.

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Average value in All Time: 4 · median: 5.

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Gap in All Time: Eddy Merckx (Belgium) is 1.7× larger than Louison Bobet (France).

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Eddy Merckx (Belgium)

Tour de France Wins · All Time

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8 records · Tour de France Wins · ranked by All Time

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#	Category	All Time
🥇	Eddy Merckx (Belgium)	5
🥈	Bernard Hinault (France)	5
🥉	Jacques Anquetil (France)	5
4	Miguel Indurain (Spain)	5
5	Chris Froome (UK)	4
6	Tadej Pogacar (Slovenia)	3
7	Greg LeMond (USA)	3
8	Louison Bobet (France)	3