Isabelle Accambray Explained

Isabelle Accambray
Partner:Jacques Accambray

Isabelle Accambray (née Reynaud; born 9 July 1956) is a former French discus thrower. Born in Clichy, she was a member of Athlétic Club de Cannes during her career. She represented France 25 times in international competition, with her best result being a gold medal at the 1983 Mediterranean Games.[1] She participated in the European Cup in 1979, 1981 and 1983, as well as the 1982 European Athletics Championships. She was a three-time French champion in the discus.[2]

Personal life

Isabelle is married to Jacques Accambray, a former hammer thrower and President of the French Federation of American Football from 1985 to 1996. Their daughter, Jennifer, is also an athlete, specialising in the Javelin. Their son William is a handball player playing with Paris Saint-Germain Handball. The last child, Michael, has begun a career as a volleyball player.

National titles

National records

French record[3]

References

Notes and References

  1. http://www.gbrathletics.com/ic/mg.htm Mediterranean Games
  2. http://www.gbrathletics.com/nc/fra.htm French Championships
  3. http://cdm.athle.com/upload/ssites/001059/Etudes%20diverses/PAR%20SPECIALITE/Les%20lanceuses/N%C2%B0%202%20-%20Les%20lanceuses%20-%20Les%20records%20-%2005%2001%202007.pdf Chronology of the Record of Senior France, Discus