
Leonie Periault
- Born
- Jul 31, 1994age 31
- height
- 5'6" (or 167 cm)
- nationality
- French
Career
Active 2010 – present
Biography
About Leonie Periault
With a lean, athletic build that hints at years of endurance training, Leonie Periault is a 31-year-old French sportswoman. Standing 5'6" and weighing 117 lbs, she has the compact frame of a dedicated triathlete. Born on Sunday, 31st of July 1994, in Vélizy, Yvelines, France, she has been active in her sport since 2010. Her career spans 16 years, beginning when she was around 15 years old.
Periault grew up in Vélizy, where she took to swimming and mountain biking as a child. She competed in her first triathlon at age 8. Her dedication paid off with a 5th place finish in the women's triathlon at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. A year later, she claimed a bronze medal in the mixed triathlon relay event on 31 July 2021. Her Instagram following of 54k reflects her growing recognition.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2010-present (started around 15 years old; 16 years active)
- Birthplace
- Vélizy, Yvelines, France
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Weight
- 117 lbs (or 53 kg)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 54k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
When did Leonie start competing in triathlons?
She entered her first triathlon at age 8, and began her professional career in 2010.
What is Leonie's most notable achievement?
She finished 5th in the women's triathlon at the 2020 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal in the mixed relay in 2021.
Did you know
- Her birthday, 31 July, coincides with the date she won her Olympic bronze medal in the mixed relay in 2021.
- She has been active in triathlon for over 16 years, starting as a teenager.
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