
French athlete
1990 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French athlete
Born
June 11, 1990
Age
~36 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
sprinter, athletics competitor
1990
Born in Annecy (1990-06-11)
2010
AwardChampion des champions français de L'Équipe
2016
AwardKnight of the National Order of Merit
Present
Age ~36
About
Christophe Lemaitre is a French former sprinter who specialised in the 100 and 200 metres. In 2010, Lemaitre became the first white athlete to break the 10-second barrier in an officially timed 100 m event. Lemaitre has run a sub-10 second 100 m on seven occasions: three times in 2010 and four times in 2011. He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 2012 London Olympic Games and in the 200 metres at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics.
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Christophe Lemaitre is a French former sprinter who specialised in the 100 and 200 metres. In 2010, Lemaitre became the first white athlete to break the 10-second barrier in an officially timed 100 m event. Lemaitre has run a sub-10 second 100 m on seven occasions: three times in 2010 and four times
The name Christophe means "a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher". It is of French origin.
Christophe Lemaitre was born on June 11, 1990.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher
The name Christophe is of French origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher". It is traditionally a male name.
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Christophe — June 11, 1990
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
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You're the reason I started playing.
— a kid who watched you play
Hated losing to you. But respect. Always.
— a rival
Legend.
— anon
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