Biography
Started: He began rowing in 1999 at the Boulogne 92 club in France. He took up Para rowing in 2022. (Ile-de-France Mobilites YouTube channel, 19 Oct 2023; France 3 Grand Est YouTube channel, 17 Apr 2023)
Reason: He previously represented France in non-Para rowing before deciding to quit the sport due to his impairment. French national Para rowing coach Charles Delval then encouraged him to take up Para rowing, and Cadot eventually agreed despite being initially hesitant. "A real trigger came between January and March of 2022. At the time, I felt like I was on the edge of a cliff. I couldn't do much with my days anymore, I didn't really want anything anymore. Something had to happen." (France 3 Grand Est YouTube channel, 17 Apr 2023; estrepublicain.fr, 26 Dec 2022)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (hauts-de-seine.fr, 13 Sep 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 26, 1983
EducationCommercial Studies
Languages SpokenFrench
CoachMaxime Guilhem
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Double Sculls - PR3Mix2x | 2022 | Racice, CZE | 7:35.04 |
| 3 | Double Sculls - PR3Mix2x | 2023 | Belgrade, SRB | 8:27.09 |
| 3 | Coxed Four - PR3Mix4+ | 2022 | Racice, CZE | 7:11.41 |
