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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 15 March 1985 (age 39) Toulouse |
| Years active | 2010s |
| Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Sport | |
| Event | race walking |
Violaine Averous (born 15 March 1985 at Toulouse) is a French athlete, who specializes in race walking.
| Event | Performance | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 km walk | 1:36.20 | La Corogne | 6 June 2015 |
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