Who was the first professional cyclist to sign a million-dollar contract?
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Greg LeMond
Answer
Greg LeMond was the first professional cyclist to sign a million-dollar contract. He won the Tour de France three times in a row from 1986 to 1989, and he was the first American to win the race. In 1989, he signed a contract with the French team La Vie Claire worth $1 million.
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