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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 20 June 1978 (age 45) Cholet |
| Years active | 2000s |
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Sport | |
| Event(s) | race walking |
Christine Guinaudeau (born 20 June 1978 at Cholet) is a French athlete, who specializes in race walking.
She won eight champion of France walking titles. On the road, for the 10 km walk in 2010 and two for the 20 km walk in 2005 and 2009. She also won five Indoor French national titles for the 3,000 m walk.
She is the current holder of the France record for the 20 000 m walk (on track) walking 1:34.57, on 26 April 2009 at La Londe-les-Maures.
| Event | Performance | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 km walk (on road) | 1:35.49 | Dublin | 26 June 2005 |
| 20 000 m walk (on track) | 1:34.57 | La Londe-les-Maures | 26 April 2009 |
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