Official announcement: passing of Federico Martín Bahamontes
Real Madrid C. F., the President and the Board of Directors are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Federico Martín Bahamontes, one of world and Spanish cycling's biggest legends, and the first Spanish cyclist to win a Tour de France, in 1959.
Real Madrid would like to send its condolences and expresses its affection to his family and all his loved ones.
Federico Martín Bahamontes exemplified the values of sport, upon which he built his successes. He won the Tour de France's Mountain Prize six times and was voted the best Tour de France climber of all time by the newspaper L'Équipe in 2016.
Federico Martín Bahamontes, who has passed away at the age of 95, received the Royal Order of Sporting Merit Grand Cross in 2003. Spanish sport and world sport mourn his loss. May he rest in peace.
Real Madrid would like to send its condolences and expresses its affection to his family and all his loved ones.
Federico Martín Bahamontes exemplified the values of sport, upon which he built his successes. He won the Tour de France's Mountain Prize six times and was voted the best Tour de France climber of all time by the newspaper L'Équipe in 2016.
Federico Martín Bahamontes, who has passed away at the age of 95, received the Royal Order of Sporting Merit Grand Cross in 2003. Spanish sport and world sport mourn his loss. May he rest in peace.