Birthdate: June 9, 1945
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Priego, Spain
Died: May 19, 1994
Jesús Luis Ocaña Pernía, a Spanish road cyclist, was celebrated for his remarkable accomplishments in professional cycling. He claimed victory in the Tour de France in 1973 and the Vuelta a España in 1970. In the 1971 Tour de France, Ocaña made a bold solo breakaway that briefly earned him the Yellow Jersey before a crash ended his race prematurely. Despite challenges, he demonstrated consistent excellence in the Vuelta a España, achieving top 5 finishes seven consecutive times.
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