Jean-Olivier Zirignon

Jean-Olivier Zirignon

Born
Apr 27, 1971 (55 years old)
Birthplace
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Events
100 m · 60 m

Jean-Olivier Zirignon (born 27 April 1971 in Abidjan) is a Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) sprinter who specialized in the 100 metres.

He finished seventh in 4 x 100 metres relay at the 1993 World Championships, together with teammates Ouattara Lagazane, Frank Waota and Ibrahim Meité.

On the individual level, Zirignon won a silver medal at the 1993 African Championships and a gold medal at the 1997 Jeux de la Francophonie, the latter in a personal best time of 10.07 seconds. This is the current national record.

Personal best · 100 m10.07
2000 season best10.39May 19, 2000 · Bakersfield, CA
Personal best · 60 m6.64

As of Nov 14, 2026: 100 m 10.07 (#426 all-time), 60 m 6.64, 2000 season best 10.39 (May 19, 2000, Bakersfield, CA (USA)) · 55 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mAntananarivo 1997Côte d’Ivoire 100 m all-time list10.071,182 pts#426
200mLimoges 1998Côte d’Ivoire 200 m all-time list21.211,037 pts–
4x100mStuttgart 1993Côte d’Ivoire 4 × 100 m all-time list38.77–
60mIndoorDortmund 19986.641,130 pts–
60m19986.641,130 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000100m 10.39+0.7May 19, 2000Bakersfield, CA (USA)
199860m 6.64–Jan 30, 1998–
199860m Indoor6.64–Jan 30, 1998Dortmund (GER) (i)
1998100m 10.26-0.2Aug 19, 1998Dakar (SEN)
1998200m 21.21+0.1Jul 22, 1998Limoges (FRA)
199760m Indoor6.69–Mar 7, 1997IAAF World Indoor Championships
1997100m 10.07+0.3Sep 3, 1997Antananarivo (MAD)
1996100m 10.20+1.2May 4, 1996Athens, GA (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jean-Olivier Zirignon's 100 m personal best is 10.07, set on Sep 3, 1997 in Antananarivo (MAD), #426 on the all-time list.

Jean-Olivier Zirignon competes in the 100 m and 60 m.

2000 season best: 10.39, set on May 19, 2000 in Bakersfield, CA (USA).