Biography
Started: He began Para triathlon in 2018. (ouest-france.fr, 22 Jan 2021)
Reason: He represented France in Para football 5-a-side, but stopped playing the sport due to a cruciate ligament injury. He initially took up Para athletics before beginning Para triathlon. "I can practise the sport without questioning myself or being constrained by my sight. What I like about this sport is that I can surpass myself." (vetyversports.fr, 04 Jun 2021; fondationbanquepopulaire.fr, 24 Mar 2020)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (paris.fr, 19 Jul 2021)
Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES
He has volunteered with an organisation that introduces Para football 5-a-side in schools, football clubs and prisons. (vetyversports.fr, 04 Jun 2021)
Sporting Relatives: His partner Heloise Courvoisier has represented France in Para triathlon, including at the 2022 World Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (SportsDeskOnline, 10 Jan 2024; paris.fr, 05 Dec 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 4, 1990
Place of ResidenceBOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT
OccupationArmed Forces Athlete
EducationMassage Therapy, Physiotherapy - CFRP Valentin Hauy, Paris, FRA
Languages SpokenFrench
CoachNicolas Becker [national], FRA
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | PTVI | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:02:48 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | PTVI | 2023 | Pontevedra, ESP | 58:42 |
| 2 | PTVI | 2022 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 1:00:17 |
| 5 | Team Relay | 2022 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 1:09:11 |
| European Championships | ||||
| 2 | PTVI | 2022 | Olsztyn, POL | 47:52 |
| 2 | PTVI | 2021 | Valencia, ESP | 1:00:48 |
| 3 | PTVI | 2023 | Madrid, ESP | 55:54 |
