Marie-José Perec
Marie-José Perec is a French former athlete who excelled in track and field, particularly in sprinting events. She is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and a prominent figure in French sports history. Recently, she was in the news for participating in the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame alongside Charles Coste during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, symbolizing the connection between past and present athletes.
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Marie-José Pérec was also responsible for lighting the Olympic flame at the Paris 2024 ceremony.
Murió a los 101 años Charles Coste, el campeón olímpico más longevo del mundo
Argentina· 2025-11-02
Marie-José Pérec was one of the athletes who received the Olympic torch from Charles Coste.
Charles Coste, ancien cycliste et doyen mondial des champions olympiques, est mort à 101 ans
France· 2025-11-02
Marie-José Pérec was one of the athletes present at the Fête du sport in Paris.
La première fête du sport a rassemblé 140 000 personnes à Paris, selon le gouvernementFrance· 2025-09-15
Marie-José Pérec was among the athletes who met the public during the Fête du sport.
Un 100 mètres inédit dans la Seine, point d'orgue de la première Fête du sport
Monaco· 2025-09-14
Marie-José Pérec is recognized as one of the top female athletes in France.
Loïs Boisson, le rôle modèle qui manquait au sport féminin en France ?France· 2025-06-20
Marie-José Pérec, a triple Olympic champion, participated in the discussion on ocean protection.
Emmanuel Macron en direct de Nice sur France 2 ce mardi soir pour parler des océans et de l’environnementMonaco· 2025-06-11
Marie-José Perec received the Olympic flame from Charles Coste during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony.
Il est à 101 ans le plus ancien champion olympique mondial encore en vie: le Varois Charles Coste de retour dans sa ville natale pour inaugurer un gymnase à son nomMonaco· 2025-04-13