Florent Manaudou Biography: Wife, Age, Olympic Medals, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Sister, Movies & TV Shows

Florent Manaudou is a French competitive swimmer and Olympic champion, celebrated for his explosive speed in sprint freestyle and butterfly events.

Rising to global prominence with a gold medal in the 50-meter freestyle at the 2012 London Olympics, he has since amassed a remarkable record, including four Olympic medals, seven world championship titles, and nine European championship titles.

Profile

• Full Name: Florent Manaudou
• Stage Name: Florent Manaudou
• Born: November 12, 1990
• Age: 34 years old
• Birthplace: Villeurbanne, France
• Nationality: French
• Occupation: Swimmer, Actor, Model, Former Handball Player
• Height: 6 feet 6 inches (1.99 m)
• Parents: Mr. Jean-Luc Manaudou and Mrs. Olga Schippers
• Siblings: Laure Manaudou, Nicolas Manaudou
• Spouse: Pernille Blume
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1.5 Million to $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Florent Manaudou was born on November 12, 1990, in Villeurbanne, France, to Mr. Jean-Luc Manaudou, a former professional handball player, and Mrs. Olga Schippers, a Dutch native.

Florent grew up alongside his older sister, Laure Manaudou, a 2004 Olympic gold medalist in swimming, and his older brother, Nicolas Manaudou, who coached him in his early years.

His education details are sparse, as he prioritized swimming over academics, though he completed secondary schooling in Marseille.

His mixed French-Dutch heritage and athletic family background shaped his competitive drive.

His religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed.

Career

Florent Manaudou’s swimming career began with a junior championship title in the 50-meter freestyle in 2007.

His international debut came at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, where he placed fifth in the 50-meter butterfly (23.49 seconds).

His breakout moment was at the 2012 London Olympics, where, despite entering with the 10th-fastest time, he won gold in the 50-meter freestyle (21.34 seconds), becoming the first French male to claim the title.

He also earned a silver in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay.

In 2012, he won five golds at the European Short Course Championships and a silver and bronze at the World Short Course Championships.

In 2013, Manaudou secured gold in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay at the World Championships in Barcelona.

His 2014 season was exceptional, with four golds at the European Championships in Berlin and six medals, including three golds and world records in the 50-meter freestyle (20.26 seconds) and 50-meter backstroke (22.22 seconds), at the World Short Course Championships in Doha.

In 2015, he dominated the World Championships in Kazan, winning three golds (50-meter freestyle, 50-meter butterfly, 4×100-meter freestyle relay).

At the 2016 Rio Olympics, he earned silvers in the 50-meter freestyle and 4×100-meter freestyle relay but failed to qualify for the 100-meter freestyle.

After Rio, Manaudou took a break from swimming to play professional handball for Aix-en-Provence in France’s second division (2016–2018), scoring 15 goals in his final season.

He returned to swimming in 2019, joining the Energy Standard team in the International Swimming League, where he won races in freestyle, butterfly, and skins.

At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021), he won silver in the 50-meter freestyle (21.55 seconds).

In 2023, he claimed gold in the 50-meter freestyle and butterfly at the Belgian Open and qualified for the 2023 World Championships.

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, he served as France’s flag bearer and won bronze in the 50-meter freestyle and 4×100-meter medley relay.

Beyond swimming, Manaudou has appeared in TV series like Section de recherches (2018), Vestiaires, and Munch, and competed in Danse avec les stars Season 14 (2025).

Awards and Nominations

• 2012: Knight of the French National Order of the Légion d’Honneur – Won for Olympic performance
• 2015: SwimSwam Top 100 (Men’s) – Ranked #25
• 2021: SwimSwam Top 100 (Men’s) – Ranked #25
• 2022: SwimSwam Top 100 (Men’s) – Ranked #77
• Olympic Medals:
• 2012 London: Gold (50m freestyle), Silver (4x100m freestyle relay)
• 2016 Rio: Silver (50m freestyle), Silver (4x100m freestyle relay)
• 2020 Tokyo: Silver (50m freestyle)
• 2024 Paris: Bronze (50m freestyle), Bronze (4x100m medley relay)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @florentmanaudou
• Facebook Handle: @FlorentManaudouOfficiel
• Twitter Handle: @florentmanaudou

Personal Life

Florent Manaudou, 34 years old, is single following the end of his engagement to Danish Olympic swimmer Pernille Blume in late 2023, after announcing their engagement in September 2021.

He previously dated French tennis player Alizé Lim (2017), model Ambre Baker, and equestrian Fanny Skalli (three-year relationship).

Manaudou resides primarily in Marseille, France, and enjoys traveling, motorbiking, and biathlon, citing the French biathlon team as his favorite sports figures.

He admires Jean Moulin, a French resistance hero, and enjoys the book The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle.

In 2015, he faced controversy for posing with a Lar gibbon in Thailand, unaware of local laws protecting endangered species.

Manaudou’s hobbies include music, writing, and modeling for brands like Numero Hommes and GQ.

He values giving back and aspires to “return what others have given me” post-career.

Filmography

• Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom (2023, Film) – Actor
• Section de recherches (2018, TV Series) – Actor (Season 12)
• Vestiaires (TV Series) – Actor
• Munch (TV Series) – Actor
• Danse avec les stars (2025, TV Series) – Self, Contestant (Season 14)

Net Worth

Florent Manaudou, a French Olympic swimmer and actor, has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million to $3 million USD.

His wealth is derived from prize money, endorsements with brands like Arena, and modeling for magazines like Men’s Fitness and L’Équipe.

Additional income comes from his TV appearances and brief handball career.