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Jean-Louis Rapnouil

Jean-Louis Rapnouil

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Birth dateJan 24, 1966
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Jean-Louis Rapnouil is a France sprinter, born on January 24, 1966. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 21.03 in the 200m, 45.32 in the 400m, 3:00.09 in the 4x400m, 7.96 in the LJ and 21.04 in the 200m-short-track. He has earned 2 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing France.

Key facts
400 m
45.32
#729 all-time
Long Jump
7.96
1997 season best
45.58
Jun 17, 1997 · Bari (ITA)
1997 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Aug 10, 1997 · 3:01.06
IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Age
60 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 400 m 45.32 (#729 all-time), Long Jump 7.96, 1997 season best 45.58 (Jun 17, 1997, Bari (ITA)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina, Aug 10, 1997, 3:01.06 · 60 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1997
400m
45.58-Jun 17, 1997
↓
Bari (ITA)
1997
4x400m
3:01.06-Aug 10, 1997
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
1996
200m
21.03+0.6Jun 9, 1996
↑
Bordeaux (FRA)
1996
400m
45.32-Jun 9, 1996
↓
Bordeaux (FRA)
1996
4x400m
3:05.05-Jun 2, 1996
↑
Estadio de la Comunidad, Madrid (ESP)
1995
400m
45.93-Jul 23, 1995
↓
Paris (FRA)
1995
4x400m
3:09.46-Aug 12, 1995
↑
IAAF World Championships
1994
200m-short-track
21.85-Mar 12, 1994
↓
European Indoor Championships, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)
1994
200m
21.85-Mar 12, 1994
↑
European Indoor Championships, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)
1994
400m
46.21-Jul 8, 1994
↓
Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
1994
4x400m
3:01.11-Aug 14, 1994
↑
Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1993
200m-short-track
21.04-Feb 13, 1993
↓
Liévin (FRA) (i)
1993
200m
21.04-Feb 13, 1993
↑
Liévin (FRA) (i)
1993
400m
45.55-Jul 25, 1993
↓
Annecy (FRA)
1993
4x400m
3:00.09-Aug 22, 1993
↑
IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1992
4x400m
3:04.25-Aug 7, 1992
↑
Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
1990
LJ
7.95+1.5Jul 29, 1990
↑
Blois (FRA)
1989
LJ
7.96+0.4Aug 26, 1989
↑
Nice (FRA)

1997

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:01.06-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
4x400m
3:01.76-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
400m
45.85-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
400m
46.14-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
400m
46.14-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
4x400m
3:01.06-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
400m
45.85-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
4x400m
3:01.76-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
400m
46.52-Jul 6French Championships
400m
46.54-Jun 21European Cup, Olympiastadion, München
400m
45.64-Jun 17Bari Mediterranean Games, Bari
400m
45.58-Jun 17Bari Mediterranean Games, Bari

1996

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
45.74-Jul 27The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
400m
45.93-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
400m
45.74-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
400m
46.48-Jul 21Marietta, OH
400m
46.41-Jun 23Evry Bondoufle French Championships, Evry-Bondoufle
400m
45.32-Jun 9Bordeaux
200m
21.03+0.6Jun 9Bordeaux
4x400m
3:05.05-Jun 2European Cup, Estadio de la Comunidad, Madrid
400m
45.96-Jun 1European Cup, Estadio de la Comunidad, Madrid
400m
46.07-May 26Dijon Meeting d'Athletisme Vittel, Dijon
400m
46.64-May 5Villeneuve-sur-Lot
400m
46.98-Apr 27Villeneuve-sur-Lot

1995

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:09.46-Aug 12IAAF World Championships
4x400m
3:09.46-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
400m
45.93-Jul 23Paris

1994

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:01.11-Aug 14Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
4x400m
3:01.11-Aug 7Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400m
46.40-Aug 2Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco
400m
46.21-Jul 8Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq
200m-short-track
21.85-Mar 12European Indoor Championships, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)
200m-short-track
21.85-Mar 11European Indoor Championships, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)

1993

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:00.09-Aug 22IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
4x400m
3:01.70-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
400m
45.69-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
4x400m
3:01.70-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
4x400m
3:00.09-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
400m
45.63-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
400m
45.69-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
400m
45.55-Jul 25French Championships, Annecy
400m
45.84-Jul 2Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq
200m-short-track
21.04-Feb 13St Yorre du Pas-de-Calais, Liévin (i)

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:04.25-Aug 7The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona

1990

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.68+1.7Aug 29Split European Championships
LJ
7.68+1.7Aug 27Split European Championships
LJ
7.95+1.5Jul 29Blois

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.96+0.4Aug 26Nice

Honours

🥇

Bari Mediterranean Games

400 Metres

1997
5

IAAF World Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1997
🥇

Evry Bondoufle French Championships

400 Metres

1996
🥈

Helsinki European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1994
🥈

Helsinki European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1994
4

IAAF World Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1993
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jean-Louis Rapnouil's 400 m personal best?

Jean-Louis Rapnouil's 400 m personal best is 45.32, set on Jun 9, 1996 in Bordeaux (FRA), #729 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jean-Louis Rapnouil compete in?

Jean-Louis Rapnouil competes in the 400 m and Long Jump.

How did Jean-Louis Rapnouil perform in 1997?

1997 season best: 45.58, set on Jun 17, 1997 in Bari (ITA). Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina on Aug 10, 1997, 3:01.06.