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a few weeks ago, the city council validated the rehabilitation of the old courtemanche stadium where the world record for the mile had been broken by michel jazy. But what about the velodrome? In recent years, it has fallen into disuse, due to lack of maintenance and competition. Many years ago it hosted big races. On April 15, 1934, for example, the program was extensive. “There was something for everyone, from the smallest to the largest …”, specified the newspaper Ouest-Eclair. “The main track, the Grand Prix of the city of Rennes brought together in the final four classics: Faucheux, Steffes, Szamota and Malatesta. It was the occasion of a magnificent fight which ended with the victory of the first named. ” The 30 km American (another cycling event), which pitted Parisian stars against regional stars, “allowed the friendly Briens, teaming up with Steffes, to prove a class that many riders could envy him.” From now on, the velodrome is hosting rugby, but let’s face it, this old stadium deserves a facelift, given its past and the Youth and secular celebrations (dear to our elected officials) which took place for many years …
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