Fred Mango (born 26 June 1973) is a retired

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sprinter who specialized in the

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. He competed at the 1998 European Indoor Championships, the 1998 European Championships and the 1999 World Indoor Championships without reaching the final. He became French indoor champion in 1997 and 1999. Competitors included

Pierre-Marie Hilaire Pierre-Marie Hilaire (born 19 November 1965 in Deshaies, Guadeloupe) is a French athlete who specializes in the 300 and 400 meters. Hilaire competed at the 1995 World Championships in Athletics . References Bruno Wavelet and

Marc Raquil Marc Raquil (born 2 April 1977 in Créteil) is a French runner of Martinique, Martiniquais origin who competes in the 400 metres and 4x400m relay. He won the 4x400m relay gold medal and the 400m silver medal at the 2003 World Championships in Athl ...

. In the

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he won a bronze medal at the 1997 World Indoor Championships and a silver medal at the

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. The French team also finished sixth at the 1997 World Championships, did not start the final at the 1998 Athletics Championships, finished sixth at the 1999 World Indoor Championships and fifth at the 1999 World Championships. His personal best time was 45.73 seconds, achieved in August 1999 in

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1973 births Living people French male sprinters Guadeloupean male sprinters Mediterranean Games silver medalists for France Mediterranean Games medalists in athletics Athletes (track and field) at the 1997 Mediterranean Games World Athletics Indoor Championships medalists {{Guadeloupe-sport-bio-stub