Marvin Odent

Started: He began Para cycling at The Spirit of Handcycling in Belgium, and began competing in the sport in 2021. (kw.be, 17 Jul 2024; gsportvlaanderen.be, 19 May 2024) Reason: He was encouraged to try the sport by handcyclist Kris Demeester. He was convinced to continue handcycling after completing his first 40 kilometre training session. "This is what I need." (gsportvlaanderen.be, 19 May 2024) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris and the 2024 World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland. He also wants to win a medal at a major international competition. (Instagram profile, 17 Jul 2024, 23 May 2024; gsportvlaanderen.be, 19 May 2024) Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES He founded Life On Wheels, a sports project that aims to promote and introduce wheelchair sports to people in Leper, Belgium. (Life On Wheels Leper Facebook group, 17 May 2024; LinkedIn profile, 30 Mar 2024; X profile, 23 Jul 2023)