Frédéric Cornette
French middle-distance runner
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Frédéric Cornette (born 29 June 1967 in Laon) is a retired French middle-distance runner who competed primarily in the 800 metres.[2] He represented his country at the 1992 Summer Olympics, as well as two World Championships, in 1991 and 1995.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 June 1967 |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] |
| Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | 800 metres |
| Club | AC Paris-Joinville |
His personal bests in the event are 1:45.82 outdoors (Nice 1992) and 1:48.46 indoors (Liévin 1997).
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  France | |||||
| 1989 | Jeux de la Francophonie | Casablanca, Morocco | (sf) | 800 m | 1:48.79 |
| 1991 | Mediterranean Games | Athens, Greece | 4th | 800 m | 1:47.93 |
| World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 14th (sf) | 800 m | 1:48.04 | |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 24th (h) | 800 m | 1:48.22 |
| 1994 | European Indoor Championships | Paris, France | 12th (sf) | 800 m | 1:52.18 |
| European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 15th (sf) | 800 m | 1:48.49 | |
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 17th (h) | 800 m | 1:47.36 |
