Photo: Eric Koch for Anefo / CC BY-SA 3.0 nl (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Pierre Trentin is the kind of legend I love unearthing. A French track sprinter with two Olympic golds, two bronzes, and eleven world championship medals, he was simply a phenomenon of explosive power. Being named a Knight of the Legion of Honour in 1966, barely into his twenties, underscores how singular his impact was. At 171 centimeters he wasn't physically imposing, yet he conquered the world through sheer burst and acceleration, which I find thrilling. There's something pure about devoting a career to events decided in a single violent instant. As a pillar of France's golden cycling era, he commands my timeless respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Pierre Trentin
- Name (Japanese)
- ピエール・トランタン
- Reading
- ぴえーる・とらんたん
- Born
- May 15, 1944 (age 82)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Monkey
- Origin
- Créteil, Val-de-Marne, France
- Height
- 171 cm
- Occupation
- sport cyclist / track cyclist / athlete
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1966 Knight of the Legion of Honour
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Pierre Trentin born?
Born May 15, 1944 (age 82).
Where is Pierre Trentin from?
Pierre Trentin is from Créteil, Val-de-Marne, France.
What does Pierre Trentin do?
Pierre Trentin works as sport cyclist, track cyclist, athlete.
How tall is Pierre Trentin?
Pierre Trentin is 171 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.