Marie-José Pérec, born in 1968 in Guadeloupe, is a French athletics legend, renowned nationally and internationally. 

• At 16, she moved to Paris where her talents were quickly recognized, leading her to represent France in the 1988 Olympics
• Her breakthrough came in 1991 when she became the World Champion in the 400 m, setting the stage for a series of successes.
• In 1992, she dominated the Barcelona Olympics, winning the 400 m with a significant lead.
• In 1996, at the Atlanta Games, she made history by winning both the 400 m and 20 0m events, a feat yet to be replicated.
• Her record time of 48.25 seconds in the 400 m remains unbeaten.

Beyond her outstanding sports career, Marie-José Pérec has been involved in various activities related to the world of sports. As a committed personality, she advocates for an "inclusive" team to light the torch at the 2024 Olympics, emphasizing the importance of inclusion and diversity in modern French sports. 

Reference 

Jeux de la Francophonie. (n.d.). Portraits : Georges Perec. Retrieved from https://www.jeux.francophonie.org/laureats/portraits/perec