Odette Lapierre
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Odette Lapierre is a former long-distance runner from Canada
, who competed in the women's marathon at two consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1988
. After having finished in 11th place (2:30:56) in Seoul, South Korea she ended up in 19th place (2:46.18), four years later in Barcelona, Spain
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, who competed in the women's marathon at two consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1988
Athletics at the 1988 Summer Olympics
At the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul a total number of 42 events in athletics were contested: 24 by men and 18 by women. There were a total number of 1617 participating athletes from 149 countries.-Men's events:...
. After having finished in 11th place (2:30:56) in Seoul, South Korea she ended up in 19th place (2:46.18), four years later in Barcelona, Spain
Athletics at the 1992 Summer Olympics - Women's marathon
The Women's Marathon at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain was held on Saturday August 1, 1992. The race started on 6.30 p.m. local time. A total number of 37 athletes completed the race, with Bakombo Kungu from Zaire finishing in last position in 3:29:10. There were 47 competitors from...
.
Achievements
| Representing | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Commonwealth Games 1986 Commonwealth Games The 1986 Commonwealth Games were held in Edinburgh, Scotland for the second time. The Games were held from 24 July-2 August 1986.-Organisation and Controversy:... |
Edinburgh, Scotland | 3rd | Marathon | 2:31:48 |
| New York City Marathon New York City Marathon The New York City Marathon is a major annual marathon that courses through the five boroughs of New York City. It is one of the largest marathons in the world, with 45,103 finishers in 2010... |
New York City, United States | 6th | Marathon | 2:35:33 | |
| 1987 | World Championships 1987 World Championships in Athletics The 2nd World Championships in Athletics under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations were held in the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy between August 28 and September 6, 1987.-Track:1983 | 1987 | 1991 | 1993 | 1995... |
Rome, Italy | 16th | Marathon | 2:40:20 |
| 1988 | Olympic Games Athletics at the 1988 Summer Olympics At the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul a total number of 42 events in athletics were contested: 24 by men and 18 by women. There were a total number of 1617 participating athletes from 149 countries.-Men's events:... |
Seoul, South Korea | 11th | Marathon | 2:30:56 |
| 1990 | Commonwealth Games 1986 Commonwealth Games The 1986 Commonwealth Games were held in Edinburgh, Scotland for the second time. The Games were held from 24 July-2 August 1986.-Organisation and Controversy:... |
Auckland, New Zealand | 8th | Marathon | 2:41:36 |
| New York City Marathon New York City Marathon The New York City Marathon is a major annual marathon that courses through the five boroughs of New York City. It is one of the largest marathons in the world, with 45,103 finishers in 2010... |
New York City, United States | 12th | Marathon | 2:38:48 | |
| 1992 | Olympic Games Athletics at the 1992 Summer Olympics At the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, 43 events in athletics were contested, 24 events by men and 19 by women. The competition ran from July 31, 1992 to August 9, 1992. Fourteen world record-holders were among the contenders... |
Barcelona, Spain | 19th | Marathon | 2:46:18 |