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Public records list Pierre Trentin as a sport cyclist, track cyclist and athlete. Pierre Trentin was born in Créteil, Val-de-Marne, France on May 15, 1944. That works out to 82 years old in 2026. Awards on record include Knight of the Legion of Honour (1966). The listed height is 171 cm.
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.
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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)
- Origin
- Créteil, Val-de-Marne, France
- Height
- 171 cm
- Occupation
- sport cyclist / track cyclist / athlete
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Monkey
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1966 Knight of the Legion of Honour
3. Links
4. About this entry
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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.
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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