Jean-Paul Villain

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Jean-Paul Villain

Born
Nov 1, 1946 (80 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase

Jean-Paul Villain is a France middle-distance runner, born on November 1, 1946. He competes primarily in the 1500m and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 3:50.0h in the 1500m and 8:25.12 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing France.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:25.12
1976 season best8:28.6hMay 26, 1976 · St-Maur

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:25.12 (#618 all-time), 1976 season best 8:28.6h (May 26, 1976, St-Maur (FRA)) · 80 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mRieti 1973France 1500 m all-time list3:50.0h977 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19763000mSt 8:28.6h–May 26, 1976St-Maur (FRA)
19753000mSt 8:31.2h–Jun 12, 1975Paris (FRA)
19743000mSt 8:29.0h–Jul 28, 1974Nice (FRA)
19731500m 3:50.0h–Sep 16, 1973Rieti (ITA)
19733000mSt 8:31.4h–Jul 22, 1973Colombes (FRA)
19723000mSt 8:30.4h–Sep 1, 1972Olympiastadion, München (GER)
19713000mSt 8:25.12–Aug 15, 1971Helsinki European Championships
19693000mSt 8:33.4h–Sep 20, 1969Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina

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Jean-Paul Villain
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Jean-Paul Villain's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:25.12, set on Aug 15, 1971 in Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN), #618 on the all-time list.

Jean-Paul Villain competes in the 3000 m steeplechase.

1976 season best: 8:28.6h, set on May 26, 1976 in St-Maur (FRA).