| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Christian Seznec |
| Born | 19 November 1952 Brest, France |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Major wins | |
| 2 stages Tour de France | |
Christian Seznec (born 19 November 1952, in Brest) was a French professional road bicycle racer.
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