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How many Tours did Greg LeMond miss due to his hunting accident?

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Greg LeMond missed two Tours de France due to his hunting accident. The accident occurred on December 13, 1986, when LeMond accidentally shot himself in the right hand while hunting in Nevada. The injury was severe, and LeMond was unable to compete in the 1987 and 1988 Tours de France. He returned to the Tour in 1989, and won his third title.
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