Former cyclist Ángel Arroyo, runner-up in the 1983 Tour de France, dies at age 70
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Ángel Arroyo Lanchas, a prominent figure in Spanish cycling during the 1980s, died at the age of 70 on Sunday night. The former professional cyclist passed away at the Complejo Asistencial de Ávila following a two-week hospitalization for a serious illness. Born in El Barraco, Ávila, in 1956, he had celebrated his 70th birthday on August 2.
Arroyo is best remembered for his performance in the 1983 Tour de France, where he finished in second place behind Laurent Fignon. His career is recognized for his role as a pioneer who helped establish the success of Spanish cycling during that decade.
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El MundoFocuses on his status as a 1980s cycling reference point
InfobaeHighlights his role as a pioneer of Spanish cycling success
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