Year down the drain Aug 13, 2008
The French compare her to Marie Jose Perec, the track star who won two golds at the 1996 Olympics and then crumbled under the pressure to repeat in 2000. She arrived in Sydney, freaked out and got on the first plane home. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Protests Halt Paris Torch Relay Early Apr 8, 2008
Former Olympic champion Marie-Jose Perec told French television: "I think it is very, very good that people have mobilized like that." ... Former Olympic champion Marie-Jose Perec told French television: "I think it is very, very good that people have mobilized like that.". (ABC 7 News, DC)
Olympic torch snuffed in Paris Apr 8, 2008
At least one athlete, former Olympic champion Marie-Jose Perec, was supportive of demonstrators. She told French television: "I think it is very, very good that people have mobilized like that.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Why Cadel can acquire legendary status
and help Australiaratify Kyoto Jul 28, 2007
Cathy Freeman could smoke the peace pipe with Marie-Jose Perec. But none would approach an Evans Tour victory in terms of truly remarkable Australian triumphs in France. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)