Tom Simpson

Tom Simpson (30 November 1937 - 13 July 1967) was a top English road racing cyclist of the 1960s who famously died of exhaustion on the slopes of Mont Ventoux during the 13th stage of the Tour de France on Friday 13 July 1967. The post mortem found that he had taken amphetamines and alcohol, a diuretic combination which proved fatal when coupled with the hot conditions, the notoriously hard climb of the Ventoux and a pre-existing stomach complaint.

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30 November - 1937 - 13 July - 1967 - English - Road racing - Cyclist - 1960s - Mont Ventoux - Tour de France - Amphetamine - Alcohol - Diuretic

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