
Nadine Debois
- Born
- Sep 25, 1961 (65 years old)
- Birthplace
- 6th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Events
- Long Jump · 800 m
Nadine Debois (born 25 September 1961) is a French athlete specialising in the 400 metres and combined events. She was the world record holder for the fastest 800 metres ever run in a heptathlon from 1987 to 2025, until Anna Hall improved her mark en route to breaking 7000 points.
Personal best · Long Jump6.81
1988 season best2:02.85Jun 27, 1988 · Villeneuve d'Ascq
Personal best · 800 m2:01.84
Last competitionThe XXIV Olympic GamesOct 1, 1988 · 3:29.37
As of Nov 6, 2026: Long Jump 6.81 (#253 all-time), 800 m 2:01.84, 1988 season best 2:02.85 (Jun 27, 1988, Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)) · Last competition: The XXIV Olympic Games, Oct 1, 1988, 3:29.37 · 65 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 800m | 2:02.85 | – | Jun 27, 1988 | Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA) |
| 1988 | 4x400m | 3:29.37 | – | Oct 1, 1988 | The XXIV Olympic Games |
| 1987 | HJ | 1.84 | – | Jul 4, 1987 | Arles (FRA) |
| 1987 | LJ | 6.25 | – | Aug 29, 1987 | IAAF World Championships |
| 1987 | LJ Indoor | 6.28 | – | Feb 21, 1987 | European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i) |
| 1987 | SP | 13.22 | – | Aug 31, 1987 | IAAF World Championships |
| 1987 | 100mH | 13.36 | +4.1 | Jul 4, 1987 | Götzis (AUT) |
| 1987 | 200m | 23.74 | +1.5 | Jul 4, 1987 | Arles (FRA) |