Biography
Started: He took up judo in Eymoutiers, France, and competed for the first time at age eight. (fiphfp.fr, 01 Jul 2016)
Reason: A teacher introduced him to the sport. "I loved the sensations that it gave me, much more intense than tennis and football, which I had equally practised." (Athlete, 01 Apr 2016; fiphfp.fr, 01 Jan 2016)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr, 02 Jul 2023)
Milestones: At the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens he became the second French judoka to win gold at the Paralympic Games, after compatriot Joel Gichtenaere first achieved the feat in 1992. (SportsDeskOnline, 01 Apr 2021)
Awards: Following his gold medal at the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, he received the French Legion of Honour. (france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr, 2016)
Additional Info: DAUGHTER NAMED AFTER ATHENS
He named his daughter, Athena, in honour of the gold medal he won at the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens. (Facebook profile, 23 Feb 2021; fiphfp.fr, 01 Jan 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateFebruary 23, 1976
Place of ResidenceLIMOGES
Languages SpokenFrench
CoachCyril Pages [national]; Jason Guillot, FRA
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Men's 81kg | 2004 | Athens, GRE | |
| 2 | Men's 81kg | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 9 | Men's 81kg | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | -90 kg J1 | 2022 | Baku, AZE | |
| 5 | Men's 81kg | 2014 | Colorado Springs, CO, USA | |
| 12 | Men's 81kg | 2018 | Odivelas, POR | |
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