Bernard Thévenet
Cyclist and Tour de France winner
Born
January 10th, 1948
77 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A notable professional cyclist achieved significant success in the 1970s. Won the prestigious Tour de France twice, securing titles in 1975 and 1977. Transitioned into sports broadcasting after retiring from competitive cycling. Contributed to the visibility of cycling through media engagement and commentary.
Won the Tour de France in 1975
Won the Tour de France in 1977
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