Tom Simpson
- January 5, 2024
- Cyclist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Tom Simpson |
| Occupation | Cyclist |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 30, 1937(1937-11-30) |
| Age | 87 |
| Date Of Death | July 13, 1967, Mount Ventoux, Brantes, France |
| Birthplace | Easington |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Tom Simpson Biography
| Name | Tom Simpson |
| Birthday | Nov 30 |
| Birth Year | 1937 |
| Place Of Birth | Easington |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Siblings | Harry Simpson |
| Spouse | Helen Simpson |
| Children(s) | Joanne Simpson, Jane Simpson |
Tom Simpson is one of the most popular and richest Cyclist who was born on November 30, 1937 in Easington, England, United Kingdom. British cyclist who was the 1965 Road Race World Champion before collapsing during the Tour de France two years later.
He, like Tony McCoy, was a recipient of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year honor.
He married Helen Sherburn on January 1, 1961; the couple had two daughters, Jane and Joanne.
Tom Simpson Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Cyclist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Tom Simpson is one of the richest Cyclist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tom Simpson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He worked as a grocery delivery boy to earn money for a better bike as a teen.
He won a Team pursuit bronze medal at the 1956 Olympic Games.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Tom Simpson Dating?
According to our records, Tom Simpson married to Helen Simpson. As of December 1, 2023, Tom Simpson’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Tom Ranked on the list of most popular Cyclist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Tom Simpson celebrates birthday on November 30 of every year.
What happened to Tom Simpson?
French authorities confirmed that Simpson had traces of amphetamine in his body, impairing his judgement and allowing him to push his body beyond its limit. The official cause of death was “ heart failure caused by exhaustion.” The live broadcast was the first showing a death caused by doping.
Who died in the 1967 Tour de France?
Personal information
Died| 13 July 1967 (aged 29) Mont Ventoux, Vaucluse, France
Height| 1.81 m (5 ft 111⁄2 in)
Weight| 69 kg (152 lb; 10 st 12 lb)
Team information
Who died during the Tour de France?
Sadly, four riders have passed away over the course of the race’s history. In 1910, Adolphe Heliére drowned on a rest day; in 1934, Francisco Cepeda crashed into a ravine on a descent; in 1967, Tom Simpson passed away after a heart attack; and in 1995, Fabio Casartelli was killed after crashing and hitting his head.
Where was Tom Simpson born?
Haswell, United Kingdom
Is Mont Ventoux in the Alps or Pyrenees?
Mont Ventoux, although geologically part of the Alps , is often considered to be separate from them, due to the lack of mountains of a similar height nearby. It stands alone to the north of the Luberon range, separated by the Monts de Vaucluse, and just to the east of the Dentelles de Montmirail, its foothills.