Portrait of Florian Merrien

Florian Merrien

Men's Team Class 3
France flagFrance
Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 1994 in Le Grand-Quevilly, France. (Athlete, 27 Jul 2016; vivrefm.com, 06 Nov 2020) Reason: He tried various sports as part of his rehabilitation, and table tennis was the one he enjoyed most. (semainesports.fr, 18 Mar 2012) Ambition: To win a medal in singles at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, and to compete at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. (actu.fr, 14 Jan 2023) Additional Info: OCCUPATION He has worked as a communications officer for the council of the Seine-Maritime department in France. (FIPHFP YouTube channel, 20 Jul 2023; LinkedIn profile, 01 Apr 2021; vivrefm.com, 06 Nov 2020)

Sporting Relatives: His brother-in-law Florian Dheilly has served as his coach. (vivrefm.com, 06 Nov 2020; Facebook page, 08 Mar 2021)

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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateNovember 21, 1984
Place of ResidenceROUEN
OccupationAthlete, Communications Professional, Motivational Speaker
Languages SpokenEnglish, French
CoachFlorian Dheilly [club]
Highlights
RankEventYearLocation
Paralympic Games
1Men's Team Class 32008Beijing, CHN
3Men's Team Class 4-52020Tokyo, JPN
3Singles - Class 32016Rio de Janeiro, BRA
3Men's Team Class 32012London, GBR
4Singles - Class 32012London, GBR
5Singles - Class 32020Tokyo, JPN
5Men's Team Class 4-52016Rio de Janeiro, BRA
5Singles - Class 32008Beijing, CHN
World Championships
1Men's Team Class 32010Gwangju, KOR
1Men's Team Class 32006Montreux, SUI
2Men's Team Class 42017Bratislava, SVK
3Singles - Class 32014Beijing, CHN
3Men's Team Class 52014Beijing, CHN
4Singles - Class 32010Gwangju, KOR
5Singles - Class 32022Granada, ESP
5Men's Doubles Class 8 M2022Granada, ESP
5Singles - Class 32018Lasko, SLO
9Doubles Class 10 X2022Granada, ESP
11Singles - Class 32006Montreux, SUI
33Men's Open Wheelchair2010Gwangju, KOR
European Championships
2Singles - Class 32023Sheffield, GBR
5Doubles MD8 M2023Sheffield, GBR
5Doubles XD7 X2023Sheffield, GBR