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)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateNovember 21, 1984
Place of ResidenceROUEN
OccupationAthlete, Communications Professional, Motivational Speaker
Languages SpokenEnglish, French
CoachFlorian Dheilly [club]
Highlights
Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
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Paralympic Games | ||||
1 | Men's Team Class 3 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
3 | Men's Team Class 4-5 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
3 | Singles - Class 3 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
3 | Men's Team Class 3 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
4 | Singles - Class 3 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
5 | Singles - Class 3 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
5 | Men's Team Class 4-5 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
5 | Singles - Class 3 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
World Championships | ||||
1 | Men's Team Class 3 | 2010 | Gwangju, KOR | |
1 | Men's Team Class 3 | 2006 | Montreux, SUI | |
2 | Men's Team Class 4 | 2017 | Bratislava, SVK | |
3 | Singles - Class 3 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
3 | Men's Team Class 5 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
4 | Singles - Class 3 | 2010 | Gwangju, KOR | |
5 | Singles - Class 3 | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
5 | Men's Doubles Class 8 M | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
5 | Singles - Class 3 | 2018 | Lasko, SLO | |
9 | Doubles Class 10 X | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
11 | Singles - Class 3 | 2006 | Montreux, SUI | |
33 | Men's Open Wheelchair | 2010 | Gwangju, KOR | |
European Championships | ||||
2 | Singles - Class 3 | 2023 | Sheffield, GBR | |
5 | Doubles MD8 M | 2023 | Sheffield, GBR | |
5 | Doubles XD7 X | 2023 | Sheffield, GBR |