Monique Drilhon

Monique Drilhon in July 1943 in Reims

Monique Jeannine Marie Drilhon (16 December 1922 – 11 December 2019) was a French athlete, that specialized in the sprints.[1]

Biography

Drilhon was born in Bordeaux in December 1922. She won the title of 100 metres and 200 metres during the Athletics championships in France in 1943.

Selected for 1946 European Championships, at Oslo, Monique Drilhon won the silver medal in the 4 × 100 metres relay, with Léa Caurla, Anne-Marie Colchen and Claire Brésolles. The France team, which set a new record for France in 48.5 seconds in the relay, lost to the Netherlands.[2]

Her married name was Dubreuilh.[2] She died in December 2019 in Gradignan at the age of 96.

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
1946 European Championships Oslo 2nd Relay 4 × 100 m

Personal records

Event Performance Location Date
100 metres 12.9 1946
200 metres 26.5 1946

References

  1. ^ "DRILHON Monique". MatchID. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Résultats des Championnats d'Europe de 1946". trackfield.brinkster.net. Retrieved 23 September 2012.

Sources

  • DocAthlé 2003, French Athletics Federation, p. 400


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