Arnaud Ayax

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Arnaud Ayax
Personal information
Born (1986-06-27) 27 June 1986 (age 37)
Longjumeau, France
Sport
CountryFlag of France.svg  France
Sport Football 5-a-side
Disability Retinitis pigmentosa
Medal record
Football 5-a-side
Representing Flag of France.svg  France
Paralympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2012 London Men's team
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2009 TantesMen's team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2011 AksarayMen's team

Arnaud Ayax (born 27 June 1986) is a French former football 5-a-side player who competed at international football 5-a-side competitions. He is a Paralympic silver medalist and a two-time European champion. He was born with retinitis pigmentosa and has been blind since birth. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Arnaud Ayax - France Paralympique". France Paralympique (in French). 25 June 2022.
  2. "Arnaud Ayax: a Blue without eyes". La Depeche (in French). 6 July 2009.
  3. "Arnaud Ayax - Equipe de France". Equipe de France (in French). 25 June 2022.