Louis Garneau
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| Born | August 9, 1958 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
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Louis Garneau, OC, CQ (born August 9, 1958) is a Canadian road racing and track cyclist and cyclewear manufacturer. Garneau was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1999 and a Knight of the National Order of Quebec in 1997.
Garneau also is known for his passion for creating art during his time away from his wife.[1] His art generally consists of prints that he places white drizzles of paint upon.[2] In March 2014, Garneau created a piece commemorating the Rwanda cycling team by taking their photo and plastering the word "Rwanda" over it.[3] Louis has said that he hopes he is remembered for his art more than for his bikes, family, or "that thing that happens with the queen," as he calls it.[4] In March 2020, Louis Garneau, in debt of $32 million, took shelter from its creditors and is actively seeking new investors. No less than 66 workers at the Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures head office near Quebec City lost their jobs during the year.[5]
He competed in the individual road race event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.[6]
References
- ^ "Louis Garneau, a multi-talented innovator". Mixte Magazine. 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2019-08-01.
- ^ Louis Garneau "Rwanda" - Art Performance, retrieved 2019-08-01
- ^ "Louis Garneau Presents Hope Performance Art 2014 to Benefit Rwanda's National Cycling Team – Pedal Magazine". pedalmag.com. 2014-03-15. Retrieved 2019-08-01.
- ^ Louis Garneau Interview, retrieved 2019-08-01
- ^ "In debt for $32 million, Louis Garneau is looking for ways to recover sports apparel business". CTV News. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
- ^ "Louis Garneau Olympic Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
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