Bernard Hinault

Profession: Cyclist and 5-Time Tour De France Winner

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Biography: Bernard Hinault is a French road cyclist who over a lengthy career amassed 147 professional victories, including 5 in the Tour de France. He is regarded by many as one of the greatest cyclists of all time. Of the thirteen Grand Tours which Hinault entered, he won 10; only Eddy Merckx has won more with 11.

Hinault won his first two Grand Tours in 1978, winning both the Vuelta a España and the Tour de France. While he suffered a knee injury in 1980, he continued to race competitively and won the Tour de France again in 1981.

Born: November 14, 1954
Birthplace: Yffiniac, France
Age: 69 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio