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Originally, Alberto Contador was awarded the yellow jersey in 2011, but it was taken away due to him doping in the race. The yellow jersey was then given to runner up Andy Schleck.
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What was introducted in the tour de France in 1919?
The yellow jersey
What is a yellow jersey?
A yellow jersey is the yellow-coloured shirt worn by the leader of a cycling race at a certain time during the Tour de France.
A yellow Jersey is worn in which sport?
Cycling Tour de France to be specific
Who is the man in the yellow jersey in tour de France?
He is the head of the race who everyone follows
What major international sporting event is the yellow jersey prized?
Tour De france
Who was the first American to wear the yellow jersey in the tour de France?
Greg Lamond
Are there any other jersey for the tour de France?
Yellow, green, polka dot..?
Who wears the yellow jersey on the opening day of the Tour De France?
Last year's Winner gets to start in the yellow jersey, if he is doing the race.
Who won the green jersey in the 2011 Tour de France?
Mark Cavendish
Which race awards a winner the yellow jersey?
The famous race that awards the winner of the race the yellow jersey is the Tour de France. The person with the fastest time to the finish is awarded with the honorable yellow jersey.
Who wore the first yellow jersey?
Canada's Alex Stieda was the first North American to wear the yellow jersey, on Stage 2 of the 1986 Tour de France.
What country wears the yellow jersey in tour de france?
Le Tour de France isn't raced by athletes representing countries, it's raced by professional teams, usually assembled with riders from several different nations. The yellow jersey is worn by the rider with the overall shortest time.
