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Who beat Laurent Fignon to the 1989 Tour de France title by the closest margin ever?

  • Miguel Indurain

  • Bernard Hinault

  • Greg LeMond

  • Eddy Merckx

Answer

The 1989 Tour de France was the closest finish in the race's history, with Greg LeMond winning by eight seconds over Laurent Fignon. LeMond had been in the lead for most of the race, but Fignon made a late charge and came within striking distance on the final day. However, LeMond was able to hold on and take the victory.
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