Pierre Béchu
| Pierre Béchu | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Country represented | France |
| Born |
10 March 1959 Bron, France |
| Died | 24 August 1988 (aged 29) |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Former partner |
Nathalie Hervé Catherine Le Bail |
| Retired | 1984 |
Pierre Béchu (10 March 1959 – 24 August 1988)[1] was a French ice dancer. With Nathalie Hervé, he became a five-time French national champion, from 1980 to 1984. They placed eighth at the 1981 World Championships, fifth at the 1983 European Championships, and 14th at the 1984 Winter Olympics.
In August 1988, Hervé and Béchu were traveling with their daughter, Johanna, when their vehicle collided with another, killing Béchu and Johanna.[2]
Early in his career, Béchu competed with Catherine Le Bail. They won bronze at the 1978 French Championships.
Results
With Hervé
| International | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | 1978–79 | 1979–80 | 1980–81 | 1981–82 | 1982–83 | 1983–84 |
| Winter Olympics | 14th | |||||
| World Championships | 12th | 8th | 11th | WD | ||
| European Championships | 11th | 6th | 6th | 5th | 8th | |
| St. Gervais | 2nd | 2nd | ||||
| National | ||||||
| French Championships | 2nd | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st |
| WD = Withdrew | ||||||
With Le Bail
| National | |
|---|---|
| Event | 1977–78 |
| French Championships | 3rd |
References
- ↑ "Pierre Béchu". sports-reference.com.
- ↑ Patinage Magazine N°12, October 1988
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