Laurent Hernu

Laurent Hernu

Born
Aug 22, 1976 (50 years old)
Birthplace
Creil, France
Events
Decathlon · Heptathlon Short Track

Laurent Hernu is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Laurent Hernu established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Laurent Hernu's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Throughout their competitive career, Laurent Hernu participated in numerous prestigious athletic competitions at various levels of competition. These events provided opportunities to test their abilities against quality opponents and pursue personal records and season bests. Consistent participation in high-level competitions allowed Laurent Hernu to continuously improve their athletic performances and gain valuable international experience. Their competitive record demonstrates sustained excellence across multiple seasons and competitions. The athlete's achievements in competition solidified their reputation as a serious and accomplished track and field competitor.

Laurent Hernu's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, Laurent Hernu's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.

Personal best · Decathlon8280
2013 season best44.99May 5, 2013 · Lens
Personal best · Heptathlon Short Track5836

As of Oct 27, 2026: Decathlon 8280 (#143 all-time), Heptathlon Short Track 5836, 2013 season best 44.99 (May 5, 2013, Lens (FRA)) · 50 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mArles 200410.93907 pts–
200mIndoorLiévin 200322.24954 pts–
400mAthina 200448.73935 pts–
1500mAthina 20044:24.35592 pts–
110mHArles 200113.94*1,077 pts–
HJTalence 20002.101,002 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2013DT 44.99–May 5, 2013Lens (FRA)
2011DT 45.12–May 22, 2011Longjumeau (FRA)
2010DT 44.14–Jul 3, 2010Albi (FRA)
2008HJ 1.85–Sep 13, 2008Stade Pierre Paul Bernard, Talence (FRA)
2008LJ 6.77+0.6Sep 13, 2008Stade Pierre Paul Bernard, Talence (FRA)
2008100m 11.45+0.4Sep 13, 2008Stade Pierre Paul Bernard, Talence (FRA)
2008SP 14.90–Sep 13, 2008–
2008SP Indoor14.97–Feb 16, 2008French Indoor Combined Events Championships
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Laurent Hernu's Decathlon personal best is 8280, set on Aug 7, 2001 in Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton (CAN), #143 on the all-time list.

Laurent Hernu competes in the Decathlon and Heptathlon Short Track.

2013 season best: 44.99, set on May 5, 2013 in Lens (FRA).