Eugène Raymond Lacot (1 March 1884 – 26 February 1915) was a French professional road cyclist. Born in Chassemy, he competed professionally from 1907 to at least 1911. He achieved multiple podium finishes during his career and participated in two editions of the Tour de France.
Biography Originally from the Picardy region, Lacot began competing in cycling events in 1902. He turned professional in 1907 and remained active until at least 1911. A former member of the Alcyon-Dunlop team, he had multiple podium finishes at main cycling races. He finished in his early years third in in 1903, second in 1908 Paris–Épernay and third the year after at . He also competed in the 1908 Tour de France and the 1909 Tour de France. He also participated in other main international cycling races, including Paris-Bruxelles, , , and 1910 Paris–Tours.
During World War I, Lacot served in the French Army as a private. He died at the military hospital in Verdun in February 1915 after being wounded in combat by shell fragments.
Major results 1903 3rd 1907 2nd Paris–Épernay 1908 3rd Grand Prix Sabine 1909 3rd 1911 3rd Paris–Amboise
Grand Tour and Classic results timeline Race 1908 1909 1910 Tour de France DNF (Stage 4) DNF (Stage 4) — Paris–Brussels — — Paris–Tours — — 18th
References
External links Newspaper image, L'Auto-vélo, 6 July 1909