Robert Marchand

Robert Marchand (26 November 1911 – 22 May 2021) was a French centenarian cyclist. He was born in Amiens, France.

At 35 years old, he finished seventh in the Grand Prix des Nations in 1946. He returned to cycling in 1978 and continued training after his 100th birthday. In February 2012, he set a world record in one-hour track cycling in the over-100 age group at . He improved this record to  in January 2014.

At the time of his death, was a member of the French Communist Party and the CGT Trade Union. He was the longest serving member alive with over 90 years of membership in the Trade Union.

Marchand retired in January 2018 at the age of 106.

Marchand died on 22 May 2021, six months before his 110th birthday.Robert Marchand, le champion cycliste, est mort à 109 ans 

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Category:1911 births
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Category:French centenarians
Category:People from Amiens
Category:Sportspeople from Hauts-de-France
Category:French communists