Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2006 in Roanne, France. (handisport.org, 16 May 2018)
Reason: He initially wanted to take up swimming, but his upper back muscles were not developed enough. He began going to the gym at Handisport Roannais in France to aid his swimming. "While going to the gym I immediately liked weightlifting." (handisport.org, 16 May 2018)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (le-pays.fr, 24 Aug 2023)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
He has worked for an insurance brokers in Roanne, France. He took time away from his job ahead of the 2024 Paralympic Games in order to focus his attention on powerlifting. (leprogres.fr, 14 Jan 2021; le-pays.fr, 24 Aug 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 14, 1991
Place of ResidenceROANNE
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenFrench
CoachMehdi Ourizat [national]; Flavien Martinez [personal]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | -54kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 165 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | Mixed Team | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 354.01 |
| 4 | Mixed Team | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 288.43 |
| 5 | -54kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 157 |
| 7 | -54kg | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 150 |
| NoM | -54kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | NoM |
| European Open Championships | ||||
| 1 | -54kg | 2022 | Tbilisi, GEO | 159 |
| 2 | Mixed Team | 2022 | Tbilisi, GEO | 227.76 |
