Olivier Chevallier, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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French motorcycle racer
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Place of Birth: Vendôme, Centre-Val de Loire, France
About Olivier Chevallier
- Olivier Chevallier (February 6, 1949 - April 6, 1980) was a French professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. Born in Vendôme, Loir-et-Cher, Chevallier's best year was in 1977 when he finished in sixth place in the 350cc world championship.
- His only Grand Prix victory came at the 1976 350cc Yugoslavian Grand Prix at Opatija.
- He was killed while competing at the Grand Prix of Le Castellet in 1980.
- Chevallier raced motorcycles designed and built by his brother Alain Chevallier, using Yamaha engines.
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