11 Facts About Miguel Poblet

Miguel Poblet Orriols was a Spanish professional cyclist, who had over 200 professional victories from 1944 to 1962.

Miguel Poblet was the first Spanish rider to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour de France, and in 1956 he became the first of only three riders to win stages in the three Grand Tours in the same year.

Miguel Poblet had a lightning fast sprint, but could climb well, taking the Spanish Mountain championships on three occasions and the mountainous Volta a Catalunya twice.

Miguel Poblet was born at Montcada i Reixac in the northern suburbs of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Miguel Poblet made an immediate effect at the Tour when he won the opening stage between Le Havre and Dieppe becoming the first Spaniard to wear the yellow jersey.

Miguel Poblet held onto the jersey in the afternoon Team time trial but lost it next day to Dutchman Wout Wagtmans.

However, Miguel Poblet had more glory at that year's Tour when he took the prestigious final stage into Paris at the Parc des Princes stadium.

Miguel Poblet stayed with the Ignis squad for the rest of his career.

Miguel Poblet finished second in 1958 behind Van Looy and then won again in 1959 after breaking away from the peloton with 400 metres to go.

Miguel Poblet was awarded the Creu de Sant Jordi in December 2002, one of the highest civil distinctions in Catalonia.

Miguel Poblet died on 6 April 2013 from kidney failure.