
Léna Kandissounon
- 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.
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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 400m | 54.67 | – | May 3, 2026 | 1er tour Interclubs Poule 35 |
| 2026 | 800m | 1:59.57 | – | Jul 8, 2026 | Meeting Lignano |
| 2026 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 2:00.84 | – | Feb 3, 2026 | Czech Indoor Gala |
| 2026 | 800m-short-track | 2:02.60 | – | Jan 24, 2026 | Meeting Indoor de Lyon |
| 2026 | 4x400m | 3:47.52 | – | May 17, 2026 | Championnats de France des Clubs Elite 1 |
| 2025 | HJ | 1.55 | – | May 4, 2025 | 1er tour des Interclubs Elite N1 Poule CD 35 |
| 2025 | 200m | 24.56 | +1.7 | May 4, 2025 | 1er tour des Interclubs Elite N1 Poule CD 35 |
| 2025 | 400m | 52.61 | – | Jun 14, 2025 | Tempo run league eacpa, Stade des Maradas, Cergy-Pontoise |