Pascale Besson

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Pascale Besson
Personal information
NationalityFlag of France.svg  France
Born (1960-01-24) 24 January 1960 (age 64)
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Sport
Sport Swimming
Strokes Synchronized swimming
ClubC.N.O.
Medal record
Representing Flag of France.svg  France
Synchronized swimming
European Aquatics Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1985 Sofia Women's duet

Pascale Besson (born 24 January 1960) is a former synchronized swimmer from France. She competed in both the women's solo and the women's duet competitions at the 1984 Summer Olympics . [1]

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References

  1. "Pascale Besson Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2014.