Ferdy Kübler during the 1950 Tour de France, the only year he won the prestigious tour.
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His triumphant return to Zurich where he was feted by the city and local fans.
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Kübler fixing a tyre in the Tour de Suisse. He won the Swiss event three times; in 1942, 1948 and 1951.
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Kübler became the world road champion in 1951. He's seen here crossing the finishing line during the race in Varese, Italy.
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Kübler (r) with Switzerland's other cycling legend Hugo Koblet during the classic 'Six Days of Zurich' event in 1956.
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Kübler came second overall in the 1954 Tour de France.
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Kübler (r) crossing the Lukmanier Pass during the 1951 Tour de Suisse, which he won.
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Kübler during a time trial in Switzerland's second most important cycling competition, the Tour de Romandie. He was the overall winner of this tour twice, in 1948 and 1951.
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Switzerland's former cycling champion Ferdy Kübler died at the age of 97 on Thursday.
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