| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Martinican |
| Born | 16 March 1962 (age 62) Fort-de-France, Martinique |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Women's Athletics |
Medal record | |
Liliane Gaschet (born 16 March 1962 in Fort-de-France, Martinique) is a French athlete who specialises in the 100 and 200 meters. Gaschet competed in the women's 100 and 200 meters and also the 4 x 100 meter relay at the 1984 Summer Olympics. [1]
| Race | Performance | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100m | 11 s 31 | Fort-de-France (FRA) | 24 March 1984 |
| 200m | 22 s 73 | Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA) | 9 August 1984 |
| 4x100m | 42 s 69 | Olympic Stadium, Athens (GRE) | 11 September 1982 |
| 4x200m | 1 m 32 s 17 | Paris (FRA) | 9 July 1982 |
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