Robert Marchand

Physiology Marchand's physiological capacity was the subject of scientific study during the final decade of his life. Between the ages of 101 and 103, researchers found that his VO2 max increased by 13%, from 31 to 35 ml/kg/min, while his peak power output increased from 90 to 125 watts. This improvement was attributed to a polarized training regimen consisting of 80% low-intensity mileage and 20% high-intensity work.

Death Marchand died on 22 May 2021 at the age of 109.

Recognition In 2011 Col du Marchand, a mountain pass in Massif central, was renamed to Col Robert Marchand. Marchand himself rode it on his 103th birthday.