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The French former international on 164 occasions and author of 463 goals with the 'Bleu', and former team of several teams, died this past morning after a long disease

Denis Lathoud Exjugator Handball France

Denis Lathoud was one of the key pieces of 'Les Barjots', as the French team of the mid -90s is known

The handball is mourning after knowing this Sunday the death of the former French international Denis Lathoud to the 59 years After a long disease. Latin It was one of the figures of 'Barjots'as the 'Bleu' selection is known between 1993 and 1996, which managed to be World Champion in 1995 In Iceland and runner -up two years before. He was also a medalist of Bronze at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Gameswhere he was named the best left side of the tournament.

In his career with the French team, between 1987 1996, he added a total of 164 Internationalities and achieved a total of 463 goals. Nicknamed 'El Grande' thanks to its 1.98 meters, Latin He made history with his teammates since they gave France their first Olympic Handball Medal and its first world title. He also made a coach, running several teams such as Limoges or Strasbourg.

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The president of the French Handball Federation, Philippe Banaexcommunicero of his with the 'bleu', communicated the sad news on social networks: “Denis Latoud left last night. The rock abandons us. Rest in peace brother. The whole handball sends their condolences to the family.”

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