| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 February 1961 Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) [1] |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 3000 m steeplechase |
| Club | Marignane CA |
Raymond Pannier (born 12 February 1961 in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines) is a French former athlete who specialised in the 3000 metres steeplechase. [2] He represented his country at the 1988 Summer Olympics as well as the 1987 World Championships, reaching the final on both occasions.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  France | |||||
| 1979 | European Junior Championships | Bydgoszcz, Poland | 11th | 2000 m s'chase | 5:40.00 |
| 1982 | European Championships | Athens, Greece | 23rd (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:40.41 |
| 1986 | European Championships | Stuttgart, West Germany | 16th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:28.73 |
| 1987 | World Championships | Rome, Italy | 10th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:26.50 |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 12th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:23.80 |
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