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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 30 August 1958 (age 65) Islington, London, England |
| Sport | |
| Country |  France |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 100 m |
| Club | CSA Garches |
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She participated in the 1980 Olympics, in Moscow, where she reached the semi-finals of the 100 meters.
She won two indoor track championship titles in France in the 50 meters in 1981 and the 60 meters in 1980.
| Event | Performance | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 m | 11 s 54 | 1980 | |
| 200 m | 24 s 59 | 1976 |
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