Laure Manaudou

Full Name:	Laure Manaudou
Born:	October 09th, 2013
	Villeurbaunne, France
Nationality:	France
Status:	Retired

Laure Manaudou was born on October 9, 1986 in Villeurbanne, France. She has competed in three Olympics since her first major international appearance in 2004. Though she has settled and retired, she has left several permanent marks on the sport of swimming, and was, for a time, an unfortunate target of much of the sport’s gossip in the mid-2000s – the price she paid for youthful glory. 2004 Olympic Games and early international appearances Leading up to the Athens Olympics, 17 year-old Manaudou surfaced internationally when she won three gold medals at the 2004 European Swimming Championships in the 100 back, 400-meter free, and the 400 free relay. In Athens, Manaudou earned three medals as well – a gold, silver, and bronze. The gold, won in the 400-meter freestyle, was France’s first Olympic win in women’s swimming. Manaudou also came in second in the 800-meter free, and captured the bronze in the 100 back. The following summer, she earned her first World Championship title in the 400 free. For the next year, she chased Janet Evan’s 18 year-old world record in the event, finally smashing it in May 2006 during French championships. Manaudou bettered that record several months later at the European Swimming Championships …

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Watch Laure Manaudou Break Janet Evans’ WR in 400 Free, 12 May 2006

Today is the 10-year anniversary of Laure Manaudou’s world record in the 400 meter freestyle. Her 4:03.03 took .82 off the 18-year-old mark that had been set by Janet Evans at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.

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The French Federation (FFN) released a video recapping some of the highlights of last weekend’s nationals short course championships in Angers, as seen through several races and interviews.

Laure Manaudou: Autobiography Released in time for her 28th Birthday

At the height of her success, Laure Manaudou was the most popular personality in France. Today, on her 28th birthday, the star has launched her autobiography.

Laure Manaudou, basketballer Tony Parker to represent France’s sport promotion campaign

This fall, Olympic gold medalist Laure Manaudou will join professional basketball player Tony Parker in promoting France’s Sentez-vous sport program, an initiative designed to get more French citizens involved in sports and physical activity.

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Manaudou Siblings Dominate in Compiegne

Swim News: The siblings Manaudou made their post-Olympic debuts at a national meet in Compiegne over the weekend. (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)

Laure Manaudou Announces Retirement Plans (the Sequel)

Laure Manaudou says the end is near, but her coach doesn’t necessarily believe it. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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