Fignon had an excellent career. Had things gone a little different, he could have been close to the all time greats. Injury cost him a shot at least 2 TDF wins, and an epic ride by Lemond (and not tucking his ponytail in) cost him another.
Its unfortunate that Fignon is defined to many (at least Americans) by a loss, rather than his wins.
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You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.