Biography
Started: He took up judo at age five at Dojo de Cornouaille in Quimper, France. He competed against non-Para athletes until age 18, after which he took a five-year break from the sport due to his impairment. At age 23 he got involved in Para judo. (actu.fr, 06 Jan 2020; letelegramme.fr, 03 Dec 2020; ouest-france.fr, 16 Feb 2018)
Reason: At age 23, five years after retiring from non-Para judo, his wife arranged a session with Para judo coach Nicolas Cloteaux at Dojo de Cornouaille as a Valentine's Day gift. "It wasn't easy at first, but Nicolas helped me rediscover my confidence." (letelegramme.fr, 03 Dec 2020)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (ouest-france.fr, 24 Nov 2022)
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 31, 1988
Place of ResidenceDOUARNENEZ
Languages SpokenFrench
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | +90 kg J1 | 2022 | Baku, AZE | |
| 13 | Men's 100kg | 2018 | Odivelas, POR | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 3 | +90 kg J1 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
| 5 | +90 kg J1 | 2022 | Cagliari, ITA | |
