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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 29 December 1965 (age 58) Saintes |
| Years active | 1987-1993 |
| Sport | |
| Event | 800 metres |
Barbara Gourdet (born 29 December 1965 at Saintes) is a former French athlete, who specialized in the 800 meters.
She won three French National 800m championships in 1987, 1988 and 1993.
| Event | Performance | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 m | 2:01.31 | 1988 |
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