Henri Desgrange

Henri Desgrange
Desgrange, c. 1925
Born(1865-01-31)31 January 1865
Died16 August 1940(1940-08-16) (aged 75)
Grimaud, France
NationalityFrench
Occupation(s)Competitive cyclist and sports journalist
TitleDirector of the Tour de France
Term1903 – 1935
Predecessornew
SuccessorJacques Goddet

Henri Desgrange (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ʁi deɡʁɑ̃ʒ]; 31 January 1865 – 16 August 1940) was a French bicycle racer and sports journalist. He set twelve world track cycling records, including the hour record of 35.325 kilometres (21.950 mi) on 11 May 1893. He was the first organiser of the Tour de France.