About Kiki Caron
Born 1948. Kiki Caron is a French film actor and swimmer.
Christine "Kiki" Caron (born 10 July 1948 in Paris) is a French former backstroke swimmer. She won the silver medal in 100 m backstroke at the 1964 Summer Olympics and the gold medal in the same event at the 1966 European Aquatics Championships. She also participated in the 1968 Summer Olympics where she was the first woman to carry the French flag at the opening ceremony. During her swimming career she won 29 national swimming titles.
After retiring from swimming she acted in two films: Le lys de mer (1969) and Violentata sulla sabbia (1971). In 1998, Caron was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. In 2005, she was named Chevalier de la Legion of Honour. During the next year she published an autobiography titled Kiki with a preface written by Johnny Hallyday.
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Who is Kiki Caron?
French swimmer
When was Kiki Caron born?
Kiki Caron was born on 10 July 1948 in Paris.
What is Kiki Caron's occupation?
Kiki Caron is a film actor and swimmer.
What nationality is Kiki Caron?
Kiki Caron is French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kiki Caron. https://biography.guide/kiki-caron/
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