Stephen Roche wins Triple crown

By winning the Giro d'Italia, the Tour de France and the World road racing Championships, Stephen Roche achieved cycling's Triple crown. He was the second rider in history after the great Belgium Eddy Merckx to achive this.

Roche races into sporting history Roche races into sporting history
  • Monday, July 27, 1987 | View the article
Roche wins in Italy and will lead team Roche wins in Italy and will lead team
  • Monday, June 15, 1987
Roche triumphs in style Roche triumphs in style
  • Monday, June 15, 1987
Sprint puts Roche on top of the world Sprint puts Roche on top of the world
  • Monday, September 7, 1987 | View the article
Roche surprises himself with historic win Roche surprises himself with historic win
  • Monday, September 7, 1987 | View the article
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