Kylian Portal

Reason: He originally did not like the water and chose to pursue other sports such as equestrian and trampolining, before later following his brother into the pool. (lequipe.fr, 05 Aug 2023) Ambition: To compete at the Paralympic Games. (Natation Handisport Facebook page, 15 Dec 2019) Additional Info: FAMILY SPORT His older brother Alex has also represented France in Para swimming. Both brothers finished on the podium in the S13 400m freestyle event at the 2023 World Championships in Manchester, England, with Alex claiming gold and Kylian taking the bronze medal. "Swimming alongside my brother is both a strange and a brilliant experience. It's weird. Today [speaking in 2023] it is easier but Alex has paved the way for me. He has done all the errors. In swimming he has been a motivation. If one day I reach his level, I don't know if I will want to beat him." (lequipe.fr, 05 Aug 2023)

Sporting Relatives: His brother Alex has represented France in Para swimming, and won two medals at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (SportsDeskOnline, 13 May 2022; handisport.org, 17 Dec 2019)