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Bernard Hinault

French cyclist

  • Fame61.4
  • Momentum12.7
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  • Age
    72
    Born 1954
  • Known for
    Slaying the Badger
    2014
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Updated 2026-08-26

Bernard Hinault is a French former professional road cyclist. With 147 professional victories, including five times the Tour de France, he is often named among the greatest cyclists of all time. In his career, Hinault entered a total of thirteen Grand Tours. He abandoned one of them while in the lead, finished in 2nd place on two occasions and won the other ten, putting him one behind Merckx for the all-time record. No rider since Hinault has achieved more than seven.

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  • La Vie claire
    1984–1986
  • Renault
    1978–1983
  • Gitane
    1975–1977
19751986
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  • Officer of the Legion of Honour
  • Knight of the Legion of Honour
  • Champion des champions français de L'Équipe
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61.4
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Momentum12.7
Historical24.9
Now attention70.6
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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