 Claude Mandonnaud in 1966 | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's swimming | ||
Representing  France | ||
| European Championships | ||
 | 1966 Utrecht | 400 m freestyle |
 | 1974 Vienna | 4×100 m freestyle |
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