Fabienne Feraez (born 6 August 1976 in
Mont-de-Marsan
Mont-de-Marsan (; Gascon dialect, Occitan: ''Lo Mont de Marçan'') is a communes of France, commune and capital of the Landes (department), Landes Departments of France, department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France.
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) is a
Benin
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ese sprinter who specializes in the
200 metres
The 200 metres, or 200-meter dash, is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400-metre racetrack, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques is needed to successfully run the race. A slight ...
. She switched nationality from her native
France
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on August 12, 2003.
Competition record
Personal bests
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100 metres
The 100 metres, or 100-meter dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, the dash is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at ...
- 11.55 s (2006)
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200 metres
The 200 metres, or 200-meter dash, is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400-metre racetrack, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques is needed to successfully run the race. A slight ...
- 22.81 s (2005)
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400 metres
The 400 metres, or 400-meter dash, is a sprint event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1964 for women. On a standard outdoor running track, it is ...
- 51.47 s (2006)
All times are Beninese records.
Beninese athletics records
She also co-holds the Beninese record in 4 x 100 metres relay
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References
1976 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Mont-de-Marsan
Athletes from Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Beninese female sprinters
Athletes (track and field) at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Athletes (track and field) at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Olympic athletes for Benin
World Athletics Championships athletes for Benin
French sportspeople of Beninese descent
Beninese people of French descent
Athletes (track and field) at the 2003 All-Africa Games
African Games competitors for Benin
Olympic female sprinters
Black French sportspeople
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