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1961 Paris–Nice
Race details
Dates10–16 March 1961
Stages7
Distance1,228 [1] km (763.0 mi)
Winning time31h 59' 41"
Results
Winner   Jacques Anquetil ( FRA) ( Helyett–Fynsec–Hutchinson)
  Second   Joseph Groussard ( FRA) ( Alcyon–Leroux)
  Third   Jef Planckaert ( BEL) ( Wiel's–Flandria)
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The 1961 Paris–Nice was the 19th edition of the Paris–Nice cycle race and was held from 10 March to 16 March 1961. The race started in Paris and finished in Nice. The race was won by Jacques Anquetil of the Helyett team.

General classification

Final general classification [2] [3]
Rank Rider Team Time
1   Jacques Anquetil ( FRA) Helyett–Fynsec–Hutchinson 31h 59' 41"
2   Joseph Groussard ( FRA) Alcyon–Leroux + 1' 59"
3   Jef Planckaert ( BEL) Wiel's–Flandria + 2' 00"
4   Jean-Claude Lefebvre ( FRA) Alcyon–Leroux + 2' 07"
5   Tom Simpson ( GBR) Rapha–Gitane–Dunlop + 2' 10"
6   Albertus Geldermans ( NED) Saint-Raphaël–R. Geminiani–Dunlop + 2' 26"
7   Rik Van Looy ( BEL) Faema + 2' 29"
8   Armand Desmet ( BEL) Faema + 3' 40"
9   Raymond Poulidor ( FRA) Mercier–BP–Hutchinson + 4' 50"
10   Édouard Delberghe ( FRA) Helyett–Fynsec–Hutchinson + 5' 14"

References

  1. ^ "Paris-Nice (Pro Tour-Historic)". BikeRaceInfo. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Paris - Nice". WVCycling. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  3. ^ "1961 Paris - Nice". First Cycling. Retrieved 13 January 2018.