Thomas Peyroton-Dartet

Started: He took up Para cycling in 2021. (lepetitjournal.net, 27 Dec 2022) Reason: Having begun cycling at a young age, he was a competitive non-Para cyclist before he acquired his impairment following two serious cycling accidents. "When I was young I tried several things such as climbing and diving. But cycling was really my passion." (bleushandisport.com, 11 Jun 2023; lepetitjournal.net, 27 Dec 2022) Ambition: To win gold in the road race at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (parismatch.com, 27 Feb 2024) Additional Info: OCCUPATION He has worked as a police officer in Ile-de-France, and became part of the French national police sports programme in 2023. He joined the police in 2009, following in the footsteps of his father. "I used to work the night shift and I trained during the day. After I joined the police sports team it became easier because now I can totally focus on my sport while staying involved with the police. Once I finish my sporting career I will return to my regular police work." (police-nationale.interieur.gouv.fr, 25 Jul 2024; pa-sport.fr, 13 Aug 2023; bleushandisport.com, 11 Jun 2023)