About Adolphe Hélière
Lived 1891 – 1910 (aged 19). Adolphe Hélière was a French sport cyclist.
Adolphe Hélière (10 March 1891 – 14 July 1910) was a French cyclist who died during the 1910 Tour de France.
He died on a rest day after the sixth stage from Grenoble to Nice. He was reportedly stung by a jellyfish while bathing in the ocean near Nice, although his cause of death is unclear and may have been drowning due to exhaustion.
While three men have died during the actual race, Hélière is often listed in the four total deaths. He was 19 years old when he died.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Adolphe Hélière?
French cyclist
When was Adolphe Hélière born?
Adolphe Hélière was born on 10 March 1891 in Fécamp.
When did Adolphe Hélière die?
Adolphe Hélière died on 14 July 1910 in Nice.
What was Adolphe Hélière's occupation?
Adolphe Hélière was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Adolphe Hélière?
Adolphe Hélière was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Adolphe Hélière. https://biography.guide/adolphe-heliere/
MLA: "Adolphe Hélière." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/adolphe-heliere/.
Chicago: "Adolphe Hélière." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/adolphe-heliere/.
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