Coralie Balmy facts for kids
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| Born | 8 June 1987 La Trinité, Martinique |
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| Height | 1.80 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 67 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Coralie Balmy is a talented French freestyle swimmer. She was born on June 8, 1987, in La Trinité, Martinique. Coralie became famous for her amazing skills in the pool.
She won her very first big title at the 2008 European Aquatics Championships in Eindhoven. This was for the 4 × 200 meter freestyle relay race. At the same championships, she also earned a silver medal in the 400 meter freestyle event.
Coralie continued to show her strength in swimming. She even set a world record in the 200 meter freestyle (short course) in 2008. This happened at the French National Championships.
At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Coralie and her team won a bronze medal. They achieved this in the 4 × 200 meter freestyle relay. It was a great moment for her and for France!
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Coralie Balmy's Swimming Achievements
Coralie Balmy has won many medals throughout her career. She has competed in some of the biggest swimming events. These include the Olympic Games and World Championships.
Early Career and First Wins
Coralie started making a name for herself in swimming quite early.
- In 2007, she won a bronze medal at the European Short Course Championships. This was in the 200 meter freestyle.
- The next year, 2008, was very successful for her.
- She won a gold medal at the European Aquatics Championships. This was for the 4×200 meter freestyle relay.
- She also earned a silver medal in the 400 meter freestyle at the same event.
Olympic and World Success
Coralie Balmy has represented France at the highest level.
- At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, she swam in the 400 meter freestyle final. She finished in a strong fourth place.
- In 2012, she achieved her Olympic dream. Her 4 × 200 meter freestyle team won a bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
- She also won bronze medals at the World Championships. This includes the 2010 Short Course World Championships and the 2013 World Aquatics Championships. Both were for the 4 × 200 meter freestyle relay.
European Championship Medals
Coralie has a great collection of medals from European Championships.
- She won gold in the 400 meter freestyle at the 2012 European Aquatics Championships.
- She also has multiple silver and bronze medals from various European events. These include the 800 meter freestyle and different relay races.
Images for kids
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Coralie Balmy at the French National Championships in 2012.
See also
In Spanish: Coralie Balmy para niños
- World record progression 200 metres freestyle
