Portrait of Matthieu Thiriet

Matthieu Thiriet

Mixed
France flagFrance
Biography
Started: He took up the sport in Toulouse, France. (bleushandisport.com, 01 Jan 2020) Reason: He played wheelchair basketball during his rehabilitation but he found the ball too heavy and started looking for another sport. He discovered wheelchair rugby during a Para sport exhibition in Toulouse, France. (bleushandisport.com, 01 Jan 2020) Awards: He received the Medal of the Haute-Garonne department in France for being a member of the French team that claimed gold in the 2022 European Championships in Paris, France. (lopinion.com, 18 May 2022) Additional Info: OCCUPATION He works part-time as an orthoptist in Cahors, France. (haute-garonne.fr, 02 Jan 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 7, 1989
OccupationAthlete, Health Care Professional
Languages SpokenFrench
CoachBob Vanacker [national]
Highlights
RankEventYearLocation
Paralympic Games
6Mixed2020Tokyo, JPN
World Championships
5Mixed2018Sydney, NSW, AUS
6Mixed2022Vejle, DEN
European Championships
1Mixed2023Cardiff, GBR
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