Charles Dumont (cyclist)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 November 1888 La Brévine, Switzerland |
| Died | 14 July 1951 (aged 62) La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional teams | |
| 1910 | Panneton–Leman |
| 1911 | Panneton–Dunlop |
Charles Dumont (11 November 1888 – 14 July 1951) was a Swiss professional road cyclist active in the early 20th century. He was the Swiss national amateur road race champion in 1910.
Biography
Dumont was born in La Brévine on 11 November 1888. He emerged as a talented rider in the Swiss amateur scene, winning the national amateur road race championship in 1910. That same year, he joined the professional team Panneton–Leman from July onwards. In 1911, he rode for Panneton–Dunlop.[1][2]
He competed between 1910 and 1914 in three editions of the Tour de France. His best result was in 1913 finishing 23rd overall. He also competed in main international cycling races in his era; among others in Munchen–Zurich where he placed 14th in 1914. Late in his career he still achieved a third place in the Trophée des Grimpeurs in 1927.[1][2][3]
Major results
- 1910
- 1st Swiss National Road Race Championships (amateurs)
- 1927
- 3rd Trophée des Grimpeurs
Grand Tour general classification results
| Stage races | 1910 | 1911 | 1912 | 1913 | 1914 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour de France | DNF | DNF | 37th | 23rd | 46th |
References
- ^ a b "Charles Dumont". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ a b c "Charles Dumont". ProCyclingStats. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Charles Dumont". Radsportseiten / DeWielersite.com. Retrieved 13 August 2025.