Gilles Dupray (born 2 January 1970 in Lannion) is a retired French athlete who specialised in the hammer throw.[2] He represented his country at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics as well as two World Championships without qualifying for the final. In addition he won the gold medal at the 1994 Jeux de la Francophonie.

Gilles Dupray
Personal information
Born (1970-01-02) 2 January 1970 (age 54)
Lannion, France
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Weight115 kg (254 lb)
Sport
SportTrack and field
EventHammer throw
ClubTrégor Goëlo Athlétisme

His personal best in the event is 82.38 metres set in Chelles in 2000. This is the still standing national record.

Competition record edit

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing   France
1993 Universiade Buffalo, United States 8th 70.98 m
1994 Jeux de la Francophonie Paris, France 1st 74.94 m
European Championships Helsinki, Finland 21st (q) 71.38 m
1995 World Championships Gothenburg, Sweden 26th (q) 70.46 m
Universiade Fukuoka, Japan 12th 70.96 m
1996 Olympic Games Atlanta, United States 19th (q) 74.04 m
1998 European Championships Budapest, Hungary 21st (q) 73.92 m
1999 World Championships Seville, Spain 25th (q) 73.32 m
2000 Olympic Games Sydney, Australia 19th (q) 75.05 m

References edit