During the Deux Rives marathon held in Gironde, André Ozanne once again left a mark by completing the 42.195 km in 3h25’33, improving his previous record in his category by 5 minutes.
André Ozanne, the Gironde marathon record holder
More than an hour after the winner Morhad Amdouni, the member of Canéjan Athlétisme crossed the finish line like a champion. At 81 years old, he claims a new national title in the over 80 category and sets a French record in his category.
On a course known for being flat, the octogenarian managed to make the most of his abilities to push his limits even further. An impressive performance, but one he humbly downplays at Actu Bordeaux: “I don’t see anything...
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An extraordinary sports longevity
Behind this achievement lies a remarkable consistency. André Ozanne has run in over a hundred marathons throughout his career, including 55 in under 3 hours.
eures. His personal record remains a time of 2h30’53, achieved in 1993 in San Sebastián.He discovered running in 1978, at the age of 33, after a journey in judo where he reached the rank of black belt 2nd dan. Quickly becoming passionate, he established himself as a reference in the veteran categories.
A passionate individual always on the move
A regular in competitions, André Ozanne doesn’t limit himself to road running. He has also tried mountain trails and remains a loyal participant in the Médoc marathon, which he has run 32 times for 32 podium finishes, including 24 victories in his category.
Still licensed and active, he now shares his time between training and competitions, with the same drive he had at the beginning. At 81 years old, he embodies a remarkable level of consistency and discipline that...I surpass generations and even inspire international media.
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