Pierre-Henri Menthéour
French road bicycle racer
About Pierre-Henri Menthéour
Lived 1960 – 2014 (aged 53). Pierre-Henri Menthéour was a French sport cyclist, peace officer and camera operator.
Pierre-Henri Menthéour (9 May 1960 – 12 April 2014) was a French professional road bicycle racer.
Menthéour was born in Algiers. His brother Erwann was also a racing cyclist.
He won one stage in the 1984 Tour de France as well as the final Team Classification with Renault–Elf–Gitane. His teammate Laurent Fignon won that Tour. He retired in 1986, but returned to competition at the age 36 in order to attempt to break the Hour record of France.
He went on to enjoy success as a journalist and TV cameraman, working on Eurosport's Tour de France coverage but also working in other areas, and won an award for a 2008 documentary on Afghanistan which he made for the French TV series Envoyé spécial.
Death On 12 April 2014 Pierre-Henri Menthéour died of cancer.
Career achievements Major results
1984 Concarneau Tour de France: Winner stage 13 1992 Tour du Finistère
Grand Tour general classification results timeline
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Who was Pierre-Henri Menthéour?
French road bicycle racer (1960–2014)
When was Pierre-Henri Menthéour born?
Pierre-Henri Menthéour was born on 9 May 1960 in Algiers.
When did Pierre-Henri Menthéour die?
Pierre-Henri Menthéour died on 12 April 2014 in 15th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Pierre-Henri Menthéour's occupation?
Pierre-Henri Menthéour was a sport cyclist, peace officer and camera operator.
What nationality was Pierre-Henri Menthéour?
Pierre-Henri Menthéour was French.
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