Biography
Started: He began playing non-Para rugby at age eight. He discovered wheelchair rugby during his rehabilitation following his accident. (sportmag.fr, 19 Feb 2021; bienpublic.com, 05 Apr 2016)
Reason: The sport was recommended to him by coach Didier Retiere. (sportmag.fr, 19 Feb 2021; bienpublic.com, 05 Apr 2016)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (bleushandisport.com, 01 Jan 2021)
Additional Info: CLUB FOUNDER
In 2012 he helped found the wheelchair rugby section at the CS Nuiton club in Nuits-Saint-Georges, France. The team is nicknamed the Black Chairs. "It is difficult to find people because they either move to bigger, more accessible cities or decide not to leave home. It's also a struggle to fund a season as the chairs can cost between 5000 and 8000 Euros. I am coach alongside my father Dominique. This triple role demands a lot of work, but it is very interesting as I see everything from different angles. I have organised myself well and even have a little bit of personal time. I'm very happy." (france-paralympique.fr, 01 Oct 2023; sportmag.fr, 19 Feb 2021; bienpublic.com, 05 Apr 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateFebruary 10, 1994
Place of ResidenceDIJON
OccupationAthlete, Coach, Sports Administrator
Languages SpokenFrench
CoachBob Vanacker [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 6 | Mixed | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 7 | Mixed | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | Mixed | 2018 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | |
| 6 | Mixed | 2022 | Vejle, DEN | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | Mixed | 2023 | Cardiff, GBR | |
