Happy birthday! David Douillet turns 57 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary athlete turns 57 on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

David Douillet is celebrating his 57th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete-politician David Douillet has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 57th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Douillet, a cultural icon

Born in Rouen on February 17, 1969, David Douillet's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Douillet'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 David hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for David Douillet as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 57.

Happy Birthday, David, you're the best!

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