Nadine Debois

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

DisciplineResultAll-time
200mArles 1987France 200 m all-time list23.741,061 pts–
800mTalence 1987France 800 m all-time list2:01.841,130 pts–
100mHArles 1987France 100 m hurdles all-time list13.36*1,102 pts–
4x400mRoma 1987France 4 × 400 m all-time list3:27.60–
HJArles 1987France High Jump all-time list1.841,062 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1988800m 2:02.85–Jun 27, 1988Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
19884x400m 3:29.37–Oct 1, 1988The XXIV Olympic Games
1987HJ 1.84–Jul 4, 1987Arles (FRA)
1987LJ 6.25–Aug 29, 1987IAAF World Championships
1987LJ Indoor6.28–Feb 21, 1987European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
1987SP 13.22–Aug 31, 1987IAAF World Championships
1987100mH 13.36+4.1Jul 4, 1987Götzis (AUT)
1987200m 23.74+1.5Jul 4, 1987Arles (FRA)
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FAQ

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Nadine Debois's Long Jump personal best is 6.81, set on Mar 8, 1986, #253 on the all-time list.

Nadine Debois competes in the Long Jump and 800 m.

1988 season best: 2:02.85, set on Jun 27, 1988 in Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA). Last competition: The XXIV Olympic Games on Oct 1, 1988, 3:29.37.