About Chantal Langlacé
Born 1955. Chantal Langlacé is a French marathon runner and politician.
Chantal Langlacé (born 6 January 1955) is a French long-distance runner who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world best in the marathon on two occasions. Langlacé set a world best mark on 27 October 1974 with a 2:46:24 performance in Neuf-Brisach, France, then recaptured it from American Jacqueline Hansen on 1 May 1977 with 2:35:16 in Oiartzun, Spain. She competed in the women's marathon at the 1983 World Championships, but failed to finish. Langlacé is a three-time champion of the Neuf Brisach Marathon. In addition to her record setting performance there in 1974, she also won in 1973 and 1976.
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Who is Chantal Langlacé?
former French long-distance runner
When was Chantal Langlacé born?
Chantal Langlacé was born on 6 January 1955 in Amiens.
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Chantal Langlacé is a marathon runner and politician.
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Chantal Langlacé is French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chantal Langlacé. https://biography.guide/chantal-langlace/
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