Three Weeks, Eight Seconds

In Three Weeks, Eight Seconds, Nige Tassell recounts the thrilling saga of the 1989 Tour de France, where American cyclist Greg LeMond claimed victory over Laurent Fignon by just eight seconds, the narrowest margin in the race's history. The narrative unfolds over three weeks of intense competition, showcasing the dramatic exchanges of the coveted yellow jersey between LeMond and Fignon, with their overall time difference never exceeding 53 seconds. Through fresh first-hand testimonies, this gripping tale captures the high stakes and emotional turmoil of one of cycling's most exhilarating rivalries.