Nicolas Figère
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 19, 1979 |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 70 kg (150 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |
 France |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Hammer throw |
| Updated on 14 August 2012. | |
Nicolas Figère (born 19 May 1979 in Moulins) is a male hammer thrower from France. His personal best throw is 80.88 metres, achieved in July 2001 in Amsterdam.
In 2007 he tested positive for doping, in an in-competition test conducted at the 2007 European Cup in Munich. He received a one-month suspension.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing France | ||||
| 1998 | World Junior Championships | Annecy, France | 6th | 65.98 m |
| 1999 | European U23 Championships | Göteborg, Sweden | 9th | 69.36 m |
| 2001 | European U23 Championships | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 1st | 80.88 m |
| World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 12th | 75.36 m | |
| 2002 | European Championships | Munich, Germany | 12th | 76.49 m |
| 2003 | World Championships | Paris, France | 11th | 74.06 m |
| 2005 | Mediterranean Games | Almería, Spain | 3rd | 75.30 m |
| 2010 | European Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 11th | 72.56 m |
References
- Nicolas Figère profile at IAAF
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