Happy birthday! Renaud Lavillenie turns 40 today

The iconic and legendary athlete turns 40 on Friday, Sep. 18, 2026.

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Renaud Lavillenie is celebrating his 40th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Renaud Lavillenie has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lavillenie, a cultural icon

Born in Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire on September 18, 1986, Renaud Lavillenie's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Lavillenie'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 Renaud hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Renaud Lavillenie as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 40.

Happy Birthday, Renaud, you're the best!

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