BirthNovember 121990

Florent Manaudou

Florent Manaudou, French swimmer

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When
Monday, November 12 199036 years ago
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Era
20th century · 1990s
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Florent Manaudou

At a glance

Born 1990-11-12.

Known as: swimmer. Citizenship: France.

Listed as: human.

Who they were

Personal life Manaudou is the son of a French father and a Dutch mother. He first began swimming under the direction of his older brother, Nicolas, and later joined the swimming club of Marseilles, France. In 2007, he was the French junior champion in the 50-meter freestyle event. In 2009, he joined the French Army and is currently in an artillery regiment. In 2022, Manaudou transitioned to competing for CN Antibes after formerly swimming only for the CN Marseille (CNM) swim club. [ 1 ] As of 2023,

Florent Manaudou is a French former competitive swimmer, an Olympic champion, world champion, multiple-time world record holder, he is regarded as one of the greatest sprinters in history. He is younger brother of Laure Manaudou, a 2004 Olympic gold medalist in swimming.

Early life

Educated at: Lycée de la plaine de l'Ain.

Path and career

Awards / honours: Knight of the Legion of Honour and Champion des champions français de L'Équipe.

Why this date

Florent Manaudou appears on our November 12 calendar for 1990 as a birth entry.

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November 12 1990 — 36 years ago, on a Monday.

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