Serge Blanco after his victory in the second round of the Biarritz municipal elections, March 22, 2026. PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP
The full back holds a special place on the rugby field. His position keeps him away from the scrum, giving him the freedom to step forward, disrupt the defense and exploit any opening. With the number 15 on his back, Serge Blanco was the undisputed king of sudden breakthroughs. Now 67, the French rugby legend has channeled that instinct into a new career: politics. In less than four months since announcing his candidacy, he won the mayorship of Biarritz, southwestern France. In the second round of voting, on Sunday, March 22, Blanco (independent centrist, 41.92%) finished ahead of incumbent Mayor Maider Arosteguy (Les Républicains, LR, right-wing, 32.21%) and a left and centrist alliance led by Ana Ezcurra (25.87%).
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