Biography
Started: He got back into sport while rehabilitating from his injuries. He was able to continue serving with the French Army after recovering, having converted into a sports coach within his battalion. (defense.gouv.fr, 18 Nov 2014)
Reason: He was inspired by watching French shooting Para sport athlete Cedric Fevre compete at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. (lanouvellerepublique.fr, 09 Jun 2022)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, and to compete at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. (Athlete, 24 Aug 2024; lanouvellerepublique.fr, 09 Jun 2022)
Awards: In 2014 he was invited to conduct the ceremonial kick-off in a football match between France and Albania. (lignesdefense.blogs.ouest-france.fr, 01 Dec 2014)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
In 2023 he joined the 'Armee des Champions' [Army of Champions], a branch of the French Army dedicated to sports. (fftir.org, 10 Feb 2024)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateNovember 5, 1982
Place of ResidenceVIF
OccupationArmed Forces Athlete
Languages SpokenFrench
CoachFranck Badiou [national], FRA; Eric Viller [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | R6 - 50m Rifle Prone SH1 | 2023 | Lima, PER | 206.3 |
| 4 | R6 - 50m Rifle Prone SH1 | 2022 | Al Ain, UAE | 206.5 |
| 5 | R1 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 2022 | Al Ain, UAE | 180.5 |
| 7 | R7 - 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 | 2023 | Lima, PER | 399.0 |
| 13 | R1 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 2023 | Lima, PER | 614.1 |
| 22 | R3 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 | 2023 | Lima, PER | 629.9 |
| 28 | R3 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 | 2022 | Al Ain, UAE | 628.4 |
| European Championships | ||||
| 3 | R7 - 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 | 2024 | Granada, ESP | 432.9 |
| 6 | R1 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 2022 | Hamar, NOR | 161.1 |
| 8 | R3 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | 124.0 |
| 12 | R1 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | 606.2 |
| 13 | R1 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 2024 | Granada, ESP | 606.6 |
| 15 | R6 - 50m Rifle Prone SH1 | 2024 | Granada, ESP | 612.4 |
| 15 | R3 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 | 2022 | Hamar, NOR | 629.2 |
| 21 | R3 - 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 | 2024 | Granada, ESP | 629.4 |
