Wilfried Happio is a French hurdler born on September 22, 1998, in Bourg-la-Reine. Standing 187 cm tall, he specializes in the 400 metres hurdles, born to a Martinican mother and a father from Metropolitan France.
Happio won gold medals at both the 2017 European U20 Championships and 2019 European U23 Championships, demonstrating his dominance at age-group level. His personal best of 47.41 seconds was set in Eugene, Oregon in 2022. In June 2025, he was served with an 18-month competition ban backdated to January 2025 for an anti-doping rule violation related to three missed tests.
Despite his early championship success at European age-group levels, Happio's career has faced challenges. His times placed him among France's top 400m hurdlers, though his anti-doping violation has impacted his competitive career.
As of Sep 12, 2026: 400 m hurdles 47.41 (#22 all-time), 2024 season best 48.01 (Jun 21, 2024, Estadio Vallehermoso, Madrid (ESP)) · Last competition: Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline, Sep 14, 2024, 50.19 · 27 years old
What is Wilfried Happio's 400 m hurdles personal best?
Wilfried Happio's 400 m hurdles personal best is 47.41, set on Jul 19, 2022 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #22 on the all-time list.
Which events does Wilfried Happio compete in?
Wilfried Happio competes in the 400 m hurdles.
How did Wilfried Happio perform in 2024?
2024 season best: 48.01, set on Jun 21, 2024 in Estadio Vallehermoso, Madrid (ESP). Last competition: Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline on Sep 14, 2024, 50.19.
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