Virginie Dedieu (born 25 February 1979) is a French former synchronized swimmer and Olympic medalist.

Virginie Dedieu
Virginie Dedieu at the 2013 French Open
Personal information
Nationality France
Born (1979-02-25) 25 February 1979 (age 45)
Aix-en-Provence, France
Height164 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Weight52 kg (115 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesSynchronized swimming
ClubAix Natation

Virginie won a bronze medal in the women's duet at the 2000 Summer Olympics with Myriam Lignot.[1] She was also successful in the European and World Aquatics Championships, winning several medals.[2]

Dedieu was awarded the Legion of Honour on 1 January 2006.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Virginie Dedieu Olympic Results". sports-reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  2. ^ Arcobelli, Stefano (2 January 2015). "La tentazione di una Sirena". La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). Retrieved 30 May 2015.
  3. ^ "Legion of Honour". Le Monde (in French). 2 January 2006.