Elsy Jacobs

Elsy Jacobs (4 March 1933 – 27 February 1998)[1] was a Luxembourgish road bicycle racer.

She became the first ever women's Road World Champion when she won the inaugural race on 30 August 1958.

Born in Garnich, Luxembourg, Elsy Jacobs was one of many children; three of her brothers were also racing cyclists, Roger, Raymond and Edmond Jacobs (who competed in the Tour de France).

The Grand Prix Elsy Jacobs was established and is based in her home town of Garnich.

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Elsy Jacobs' bicycle at the Centre Sportif Elsy Jacobs in Garnich.