Happy birthday! Bernard Laporte turns 59 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary athlete turns 59 on Saturday, Jul. 1, 2023.

Former France's national rugby union team head coach Bernard Laporte is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Bernard Laporte has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Laporte, a cultural icon

Born in Rodez on July 1, 1964, Bernard Laporte's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Laporte's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Bernard hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Bernard Laporte as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Bernard, you're the best!

Bernard Laporte career in pictures

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