Eliane Saholinirina

Marie Eliane Saholinirina (born 20 March 1983) is a Malagasy athlete who specialises in the 3000 metres steeplechase. She competed for Madagascar at the 2012 Summer Olympics failing to qualify for the semifinals.

She competed in the 3000 m steeplechase at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She finished 11th in her heat with a time of 9:45.92 and did not qualify for the final. She was the flagbearer for Madagascar during the Parade of Nations.

Competition record

Personal bests Outdoor 800 metres – 2:06.57 (Osaka 2007) 1500 metres – 4:15.13 (Oordegem (Bel) 2016) 3000 metres steeplechase – 9:44.50 (Durban 2016) Indoor 800 metres – 2:09.39 (Eaubonne 2010) 1000 metres – 2:46.22 (Eaubonne 2012) 1500 metres – 4:19.64 (Sopot 2014)