Chantal Langlacé

Chantal Langlacé (born January 6, 1955) is a former French long-distance runner who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world best in the marathon on two different occasions. Langlacé set a world best mark on October 27, 1974 with a 2:46:24 performance in Neuf-Brisach, France, then recaptured it from American Jacqueline Hansen on May 1, 1977 with 2:35:16 in Oiartzun, Spain.

Langlacé earned a national title in the 25 kilometers and set five national records in the marathon, as well as one each in the half marathon, the 25 kilometers, the 100 kilometers, and the one-hour run. She competed in the women's marathon at the 1983 World Championships, but failed to finish. Langlacé is a three-time champion of the Neuf Brisach Marathon. In addition to her record setting performance there in 1974, she also won in 1973 and 1976. Langlacé won the Paris Marathon in 1981 as well as the Lille Métropole Marathon, now run as the Lille Métropole Half Marathon, in 1986 and 1987.

Achievements

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
Representing France
1981	Paris Marathon	Paris, France	1st	Marathon	2:48:24
1983	World Championships	Helsinki, Finland	—	Marathon	DNF
1985	Reims Marathon	Reims, France	1st	Marathon	2:42:18
1986	Lille Marathon	Lille, France	1st	Marathon	2:33:58
1987	Lille Marathon	Lille, France	1st	Marathon	2:41:43

References

Records
Preceded by Michiko Gorman	Women's Marathon World Record Holder October 27, 1974 – December 1, 1974	Succeeded by Jacqueline Hansen
Preceded by Jacqueline Hansen	Women's Marathon World Record Holder May 1, 1977 – September 10, 1977	Succeeded by Christa Vahlensieck