Bernard Hinault
Cyclist and five-time Tour de France winner
Born
November 14th, 1954
70 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Bernard Hinault achieved prominence as a professional cyclist, particularly in road racing. A successful career spanning from the 1970s to the 1980s included winning the Tour de France five times, a feat only achieved by a select few. Hinault also secured victories in several one-day classics, including Paris-Roubaix and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. His competitive spirit and tenacity made him a formidable opponent in the cycling world. Throughout his career, Hinault rode for notable teams, including Renault-Elf and La Vie Claire, contributing to his reputation as one of the sport's legends.
Won five Tour de France titles (1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1985)
Won Paris-Roubaix in 1981
Won Liège-Bastogne-Liège in 1980
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