Léna Kandissounon

Léna Kandissounon

FranceFranceActive
Born
Nov 26, 1998 (27 years old)
Birthplace
Brest, France
Events
800 m · 400 m

Lena Kandissounon is a French track and field athlete born on November 26, 1998, in Brest. She specializes in the 800 metres and has established herself as one of France's leading middle-distance runners through consistent performances at the national level.

Kandissounon has won French national championship titles in the 800 metres both indoors and outdoors, demonstrating her versatility across both seasons. Her success at the national level earned her selection to compete at multiple major championships, including the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

As a multiple national champion and Olympic competitor, Kandissounon represents French excellence in middle-distance running. Her achievements position her among the top 800 metres runners in France and as a regular representative of her country at major international events.

Personal best · 800 m1:59.65
2026 season best1:59.57Jul 8, 2026 · Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb
Personal best · 400 m52.61
Last competitionFrench ChampionshipsJul 24, 2026 · 2:00.15

As of Nov 8, 2026: 800 m 1:59.65 (#489 all-time), 400 m 52.61, 2026 season best 1:59.57 (Jul 8, 2026, Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb (CRO)) · Last competition: French Championships, Jul 24, 2026, 2:00.15 · 27 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mCergy-Pontoise 2018France 100 m all-time list11.97997 pts––
200mAntony 2017France 200 m all-time list24.191,018 pts––
400mCergy-Pontoise 2025France 400 m all-time list52.611,103 pts––
800mParis 2023France 800 m all-time list1:59.651,169 pts#489#70
1500mIndoorRennes 20224:41.11915 pts––
400mHCA 2019France 400 m hurdles all-time list1:02.00964 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 54.67–May 3, 20261er tour Interclubs Poule 35
2026800m 1:59.57–Jul 8, 2026Meeting Lignano
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:00.84–Feb 3, 2026Czech Indoor Gala
2026800m-short-track 2:02.60–Jan 24, 2026Meeting Indoor de Lyon
20264x400m 3:47.52–May 17, 2026Championnats de France des Clubs Elite 1
2025HJ 1.55–May 4, 20251er tour des Interclubs Elite N1 Poule CD 35
2025200m 24.56+1.7May 4, 20251er tour des Interclubs Elite N1 Poule CD 35
2025400m 52.61–Jun 14, 2025Tempo run league eacpa, Stade des Maradas, Cergy-Pontoise
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Léna Kandissounon's 800 m personal best is 1:59.65, set on Jun 9, 2023 in Stade Charléty, Paris (FRA), #489 on the all-time list.

Léna Kandissounon competes in the 800 m and 400 m.

2026 season best: 1:59.57, set on Jul 8, 2026 in Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb (CRO). Last competition: French Championships on Jul 24, 2026, 2:00.15.