
Ruddy Zang Milama
Also known as Perennes Paulette Ruddy Zang-Milama
Career
Active 2005 – 2016
Biography
About Ruddy Zang Milama
Ruddy Zang Milama is a Gabonese sportswoman and former runner, born in Port-Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime, Gabon. She started competing professionally at 18 and remained active from 2005 to 2016, a span of 11 years. Her career highlights include reaching the semi-finals at the 2012 Summer Olympics and winning gold at the 2012 African Championships in Athletics.
In 2014, a positive test for a prohibited substance led to a seven-month ban and, after the Gabon Federation suspended her in late 2015, she chose to retire from sport altogether. Standing 5'2" with an athletic build, she is remembered for her sprint achievements on both the continental and international stage.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2005-2016 (started around 18 years old; 11 years active)
- Birthplace
- Port-Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime, Gabon
- Ethnicity
- Black
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 117 lbs (or 53 kg)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
What led to Ruddy Zang Milama's retirement?
After testing positive for a prohibited substance in May 2014, she faced a seven-month ban. The Gabon Federation suspended her in late 2015, prompting her permanent retirement from sport.
How old was she when she started competing?
She started her professional career around age 18, in 2005, and competed for 11 years until 2016.
Did you know
- She won gold at the 2012 African Championships in Athletics and reached the semi-finals at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
- Her career ended after a doping suspension in 2014 and a subsequent federation suspension in 2015.
- She is a former sprinter from Gabon, standing 5'2" with an athletic build.
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