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Hinault

American  
[ee-noh] / iˈnoʊ /

noun

  1. Bernard, born 1954, French cyclist with five victories (1978–79, 1981–82, and 1985) in the Tour de France.


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Since the Tour began in 1903, only four other men have racked up five titles: Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Hinault, Miguel Indurain, and Eddy Merckx.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Look at the pictures and you’ll come across five-time champion Bernard Hinault and Tour director Christian Prudhomme, both looking so humble as a daunting mountain covered with snow looms large over them.

From Seattle Times Jul. 21, 2023

But even Hinault must have been surprised at the gap he created?

From BBC Apr. 20, 2022

Others, who had long since abandoned, only recall that Hinault saluted in the direction of the hotel where they were all congregated - as if they needed reminding who was in charge that day.

From BBC Apr. 20, 2022

When Hinault came over the line, he was nine minutes and 24 seconds ahead of second-placed Hennie Kuiper, who famously remembers wondering where all the race officials and press were when he arrived.

From BBC Apr. 20, 2022

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