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Francois DEMARTHON

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Francois DEMARTHON

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Birth dateAug 8, 1950
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Francois DEMARTHON is a France sprinter, born on August 8, 1950. He competes primarily in the 400m, 4x400m and 400m-short-track.

His personal bests include 45.89 in the 400m, 3:04.6h in the 4x400m and 47.08 in the 400m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing France.

Key facts
400 m
45.89
1980 season best
46.24
Jun 7, 1980
1980 season best
Age
76 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 400 m 45.89, 1980 season best 46.24 (Jun 7, 1980) · 76 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1980
400m
46.24-Jun 7, 1980
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1980
4x400m
3:04.8h-Aug 1, 1980
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1979
400m
45.89-Sep 25, 1979
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1979
4x400m
3:04.89-Aug 5, 1979
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1978
400m
45.97-Sep 1, 1978
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Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
1978
4x400m
3:05.63-Sep 3, 1978
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Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
1977
400m
46.38-Jul 24, 1977
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1977
400m-short-track
47.11-Mar 13, 1977
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European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)
1975
400m
46.2h-Jul 26, 1975
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1974
400m
46.11-Sep 8, 1974
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Roma European Championships
1974
400m-short-track
47.08-Mar 10, 1974
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European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)
1974
4x400m
3:04.6h-Sep 8, 1974
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Roma European Championships
1973
400m
46.0h-Sep 16, 1973
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1980

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:04.8HT-Aug 1The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
4x400m
3:05.4HT-Jul 31The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
400m
46.38-Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
400m
47.43-Jul 27The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
400m
46.24-Jun 7Colombes

1979

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
45.89-Sep 25Split Mediterranean Games, Split
4x400m
3:04.89-Aug 5European Cup Final A, Torino
400m
46.33-Aug 4European Cup Final A, Torino

1977

5 performances

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.2HT-Jul 26Talence

1974

9 performances

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.0HT-Sep 16Rieti

Honours

4

The XXII Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1980
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Split Mediterranean Games

400 Metres

1979
6

Praha European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1978
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Praha European Championships

400 Metres

1978
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European Indoor Championships

400 Metres Short Track

1977
4

Roma European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1974
8

Roma European Championships

400 Metres

1974
4

European Indoor Championships

400 Metres Short Track

1974
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Francois DEMARTHON's 400 m personal best?

Francois DEMARTHON's 400 m personal best is 45.89, set on Sep 25, 1979 in Split (CRO).

Which events does Francois DEMARTHON compete in?

Francois DEMARTHON competes in the 400 m.

How did Francois DEMARTHON perform in 1980?

1980 season best: 46.24, set on Jun 7, 1980.