About Michel Rousseau
Lived 1936 – 2016 (aged 80). Michel Rousseau was a French track cyclist.
Michel Guy Rousseau (5 February 1936 – 23 September 2016) was a French amateur track cyclist. He won gold medals in the individual sprint at the 1956 Summer Olympics and 1956–1958 world championships, finishing second in 1959 and 1961.
His grandson Cassiel Rousseau is an Australian diver who competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the Men's 10 metre platform. Cassiel also competed and claimed gold in the Men's 10 meter platform event in the 2023 World Aquatic Championships, creating history for Australia.
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Who was Michel Rousseau?
French racing cyclist (1936–2016)
When was Michel Rousseau born?
Michel Rousseau was born on 5 February 1936 in 18th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Michel Rousseau die?
Michel Rousseau died on 23 September 2016 in Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche.
What was Michel Rousseau's occupation?
Michel Rousseau was a track cyclist.
What nationality was Michel Rousseau?
Michel Rousseau was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Michel Rousseau (cyclist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michel Rousseau. https://biography.guide/michel-rousseau/
MLA: "Michel Rousseau." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michel-rousseau/.
Chicago: "Michel Rousseau." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/michel-rousseau/.
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