Pierre Béchu

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.

Pierre Béchu
Personal information
Country representedFrance
Born(1959-03-10)10 March 1959
Bron, France
Died24 August 1988(1988-08-24) (aged 29)
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Former partnerNathalie Hervé
Catherine Le Bail
Retired1984

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 Olympics14th
World Championships12th8th11thWD
European Championships11th6th6th5th8th
St. Gervais2nd2nd
National
French Championships2nd1st1st1st1st1st
WD = Withdrew

With Le Bail
National
Event 1977–78
French Championships3rd

References
  1. "Pierre Béchu". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17.
  2. Patinage Magazine N°12, October 1988
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