Biography
Started: He began competing in Para triathlon in 2016. (lalsace.fr, 26 Mar 2021)
Reason: He took up triathlon alongside a school friend. "A friend said he was going to try triathlon. I said, 'What's triathlon?' And he replied, 'You have to swim, ride a bike, and run, all one after another'. I said, 'That sounds like fun, I'll go with you'." Following his 2008 accident, he was away from triathlon for several years, but returned to competition after creating his own prosthetic. (cadex-cycling.com, 14 Apr 2023; lalsace.fr, 26 Mar 2021)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (cadex-cycling.com, 14 Apr 2023)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
He has studied for a bachelor's degree in prosthetics and orthotics. (LinkedIn profile, 04 Jan 2024; cadex-cycling.com, 14 Apr 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateNovember 3, 1986
Place of ResidenceSTRASBOURG
OccupationArmed Forces Athlete
EducationSports Science - University of Strasbourg, France
Languages SpokenFrench
CoachNicolas Becker [national], FRA
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | PTS2 | 2023 | Pontevedra, ESP | 1:06:00 |
| 1 | PTS2 | 2022 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 1:08:02 |
| 1 | PTS2 | 2021 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 1:08:43 |
| 1 | PTS2 | 2019 | Lausanne, SUI | 1:11:40 |
| 3 | PTS2 | 2018 | Gold Coast, QLD, AUS | 1:08:23 |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | PTS2 | 2021 | Valencia, ESP | 1:07:23 |
| 2 | PTS2 | 2023 | Madrid, ESP | 1:07:35 |
| 2 | PTS2 | 2022 | Olsztyn, POL | 56:15 |
