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| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | Malagasy |
| Born | 8 December 1951 Madagascar |
| Height | 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 56 kg (123 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Sport | Middle-distance running |
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