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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 11 April 1993 (age 31) Strasbourg |
| Years active | 2010s |
| Height | 1.59 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Sport | |
| Event | race walking |
Emily Tissot (born 11 April 1993 at Strasbourg) is a French athlete, who specializes in race walking.
| Event | Performance | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 km walk | 1:36.38 | Dudince | 19 May 2013 |
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