Lizanne Bussières
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Lizanne Bussières (born August 20, 1961 in Ste-Foy, Quebec) is a former long-distance runner from Canada, who competed in the women's marathon at two consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1988. She won the silver medal at the 1994 Commonwealth Games.
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing |
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| 1986 | Commonwealth Games | Edinburgh, Scotland | 4th | Marathon | 2:35:18 |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 26th | Marathon | 2:35:03 |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | — | Marathon | DNF |
| 1993 | Pittsburgh Marathon | Pittsburgh, United States | 1st | Marathon | 2:35:39 |
| 1994 | Commonwealth Games | Victoria, Canada | 2nd | Marathon | 2:31:07 |
| Jeux de la Francophonie | Paris, France | 2nd | 10,000 m | 34:08.64 | |
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