Portrait of Assya Maurin Espiau

Assya Maurin Espiau

100m Breaststroke
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Biography
Started: She first learnt to swim in an inflatable pool at her home in Lit-et-Mixe, a commune in southwest France, before joining a local club. At age 13 she joined the Les Dauphins de Saint-Pierre-du-Mont swimming club. (announces-landaises.com, 28 Jan 2024; Departement Landes YouTube channel, 01 Aug 2023) Reason: "The water is the only place where you can let go of all emotions and you are free to let off steam." (announces-landaises.com, 28 Jan 2024) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, and to become a Para swimming coach. (announces-landaises.com, 28 Jan 2024; lagnottedesproches.fr, 01 Jan 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateSeptember 19, 2006
OccupationStudent
Languages SpokenFrench
CoachGael Descons [club]; Bertrand Sebire [national]
Highlights
RankEventYearLocationResult
World Championships
9100m Breaststroke - SB142022Funchal, POR1:25.50
14100m Backstroke - S142022Funchal, POR1:17.07
Para Swimming European Open Championships
2100m Breaststroke - SB142024Funchal, POR1:18.16
3100m Backstroke - S142024Funchal, POR1:08.68
3200m Individual Medley - SM142024Funchal, POR2:28.09
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