Robert Marchand facts for kids
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Robert Marchand in 2012
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| Born | 26 November 1911 Amiens, France |
| Died | Mitry-Mory, France |
| Residence | Mitry-Mory, Seine-et-Marne, France |
| Height | 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) |
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| Sport | Cycling |
Robert Marchand (26 November 1911 – 22 May 2021) was a French centenarian cyclist. He was born in Amiens, France.
At 35 years old, he finished seventh in the Grand Prix des Nations in 1946. He returned to cycling in 1978 and continued training after his 100th birthday. In February 2012, he set a world record in one-hour track cycling in the over-100 age group at 24.250 kilometres (15.068 mi). He improved this record to 26.927 kilometres (16.732 mi) in January 2014.
At the time of his death, was a member of the French Communist Party and the CGT Trade Union. He was the longest serving member alive with over 90 years of membership in the Trade Union.
Marchand retired in January 2018 at the age of 106.
Marchand died on 22 May 2021, six months before his 110th birthday.
