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What jersey was Zoetemelk the first to wear in the Tour de France?

  • Polka dot jersey

  • Yellow jersey

  • Green jersey

  • White jersey

Answer

Polka dot jersey was the first jersey worn by Zoetemelk in the Tour de France. This jersey is awarded to the rider who leads the mountains classification, which ranks riders based on the points they earn by crossing designated mountain passes. Zoetemelk's first polka dot jersey win came in the 1971 Tour de France, where he also won the overall general classification.
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