Happy birthday! Marie-José Pérec turns 57 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary athlete turns 57 on Friday, May. 9, 2025.

Marie-José Pérec is celebrating her 57th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed athletes of her generation.

Popular athlete Marie-José Pérec has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 57th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Pérec, a cultural icon

Born in Basse-Terre on May 9, 1968, Marie-José Pérec's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Pérec's not just a great athlete, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Marie-José hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Marie-José Pérec as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 57.

Happy Birthday, Marie-José, you're the best!

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