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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 March 1959 Bron, France |
| Died | 24 August 1988 (aged 29) |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | France |
| Retired | 1984 |
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
editWith Hervé
edit| 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
edit| National | |
|---|---|
| Event | 1977–78 |
| French Championships | 3rd |
References
edit- ^ "Pierre Béchu". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17.
- ^ Patinage Magazine N°12, October 1988
