Christophe Meneau | |||||
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Nationality | French | ||||
Born | 31 January 1968 | ||||
Height | 202 cm (6 ft 8 in) | ||||
Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||||
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Number | 6 (national team) | ||||
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