List of Famous people born in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Hubert Dupont is a French former professional road bicycle racer, who competed professionally between 2005 and 2019 for the R.A.G.T. Semences and AG2R La Mondiale teams. His sporting career began with AC Lyon Vaise.

Yannick Ponsero is a French former competitive figure skater. He won two medals at the World Junior Championships and two medals on the ISU Junior Grand Prix series, including gold in France. On the senior level, he is the 2008 NHK Trophy bronze medalist, a two-time International Cup of Nice champion, and the 2009 French national champion.

Sylvain Calzati is a former French road bicycle racer, who competed as a professional between 2003 and 2011. He turned professional during the year 2003 with Barloworld, and his biggest success was winning the 8th Stage in the 2006 Tour de France. He also won the Tour de l'Avenir in 2004. He lives in Genay with his wife and daughter. He works as industrial cleaner.

André Guy is a French former professional football (soccer) player.

Armand Blanchonnet was a French cyclist and Olympic Champion. He won the gold medal at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, in the Individual Time Trial. He also won the gold medal in the Team Road Race with the French winning team.