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Champion of France in the High Jump en 1981 et 1986 - Participation in the 1984 Olympic Games at Los Angeles
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Brigitte Rougeron (born 14 June 1961 in Paris) is a retired French high jumper.
She finished fifth at the 1985 European Indoor Championships. [1] She became French champion in 1981 and 1986. [2]
Her personal best jump was 1.92 metres, achieved in May 1984 in Haguenau. [3]
Her coach was Marc Schott.
Champion of France in the High Jump en 1981 et 1986 
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