Triple Crowns Won
The Triple Crown has only been achieved twice (both times by winning Giro/Tour/Worlds):
Rider | Year | Races |
---|---|---|
Eddy Merckx (BEL) | 1974 | Tour + Giro |
Stephen Roche (IRL) | 1987 | Tour + Giro |
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