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Serge Blanco

1958 - today

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His biography is available in 16 different languages on Wikipedia. Serge Blanco is the 5th most popular rugby player, the 100th most popular biography from Venezuela and the most popular Venezuelan Rugby Player.

Serge Blanco is most famous for his stellar career as a French rugby union fullback, renowned for his speed, flair, and scoring 38 tries in 93 caps for France during the 1980s. A lesser-known fact is that he was nicknamed "The Pelican" for his distinctive diving tries, and he continued playing until age 38, unusual for the era. His lasting legacy includes induction into the World Rugby Hall of Fame and his influential role as president of Biarritz Olympique, inspiring future generations of players.

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Serge Blanco, the legendary French rugby fullback, is currently trending due to his recent election as the mayor of Biarritz. Having announced his candidacy in December 2025, the former Biarritz Olympique chairman officially secured the mayoral position on March 22, 2026, after the French local elections. Blanco, a revered figure in the town where he spent his entire club career, ran on a combined right-centrist ticket, successfully unseating the incumbent mayor. His foray into local politics marks a significant new chapter for the 67-year-old, who previously served as president of the French Rugby League and also heads a successful clothing brand.

References:

  1. https://www.cnews.fr/france/2025-12-04/municipales-2026-la-legende-du-rugby-serge-blanco-annonce-sa-candidature-la
  2. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260322/latest-results-from-the-second-round-of-frances-local-elections
  3. https://www.mediabask.eus/en/info_mbsk/20260322/serge-blanco-remporte-les-elections-municipales-a-biarritz
  4. https://www.boursedirect.fr/fr/actualites/categorie/politique/municipales-serge-blanco-une-legende-du-rugby-a-la-mairie-de-biarritz-afp-4cf306a5da745ba17e45463ade83010a892a3740
  5. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/18977/blanco-undergoes-surgery
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Among Rugby Players

Among rugby players, Serge Blanco ranks 5 out of 35. Before him are André Rischmann, Jonah Lomu, Sébastien Chabal, and Auguste Giroux. After him are Francois Pienaar, Léon Binoche, Jonny Wilkinson, Dan Carter, Sergio Parisse, Richie McCaw, and Joost van der Westhuizen.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1958, Serge Blanco ranks 471. Before him are Alain Couriol, Serik Akhmetov, Franco Forini, Mark Lester, Alexander Wendt, and Martin Whitmarsh. After him are Eddy Planckaert, Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón, Shalva Natelashvili, Lynn-Holly Johnson, Juninho Fonseca, and Michel De Wolf.

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In Venezuela

Among people born in Venezuela, Serge Blanco ranks 100 out of NaN. Before him are Raimundo Andueza Palacio (1846), Astrid Carolina Herrera (1964), Catherine Fulop (1965), Elizabeth Avellán (1960), Julián Castro (1810), and Salomón Rondón (1989). After him are Tomás Rincón (1988), Fernando Carrillo (1966), Gaby Espino (1976), Lorenzo Vigas (1967), Mónica Spear (1984), and Danny (1983).

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Among Rugby Players In Venezuela

Among rugby players born in Venezuela, Serge Blanco ranks 1. 

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