Dominique Bilodeau

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Dominique Bilodeau
Personal information
Born (1979-05-14) 14 May 1979 (age 44)
Sport
CountryCanada
Sport Track and field
Event Javelin throw

Dominique Bilodeau (born 14 May 1979) [1] is a Canadian javelin thrower. In 2001, she competed in the women's javelin throw at the 2001 World Championships in Athletics held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. [1] [2] She did not qualify to compete in the final. [1] [2] [3]

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References

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