Former French rugby star Serge Blanco wins bid for Biarritz mayor
French rugby great Serge Blanco wonthe mayoral electionin Biarritz on Sunday, marking a successful entry into politics in the southwestern seaside town where he built his sporting career.
Blanco, 67, a former full-back forFranceand Biarritz Olympique, took 41.92% of the vote in a three-way second-round contest, ahead of incumbentMayorMaider Arosteguywith32.21% and a joint left-wing and centrist list led by Ana Ez