Photo: Eckhard Pecher (Arcimboldo) / CC BY 2.5 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Christine Arron's 10.73 in 1998 still gives me chills. For years that stood as the European record, the mark of a genuinely world-class sprinter who, by raw clock time, belonged among the fastest women ever. What I find quietly poignant is that ferocious speed never quite converted into Olympic gold, a reminder that sprinting rewards a single perfect day. Born in Guadeloupe and standing 177 cm, she carried explosive power France was right to honor with the Legion of Honour. I think of her as proof that a career's worth isn't only measured in medals but in the records that haunt the event.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Christine Arron
- Name (Japanese)
- クリスティーン・アーロン
- Reading
- くりすてぃーん・あーろん
- Born
- September 13, 1973 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Ox
- Origin
- Les Abymes, France
- Height
- 177 cm
- Occupation
- sprinter / athletics competitor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Christine Arron born?
Born September 13, 1973 (age 52).
Where is Christine Arron from?
Christine Arron is from Les Abymes, France.
What does Christine Arron do?
Christine Arron works as sprinter, athletics competitor.
How tall is Christine Arron?
Christine Arron is 177 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.