| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 29, 1984 St. Isidore, Ontario, Canada |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Sport | Sitting volleyball |
| Retired | 2016 |
Medal record | |
Chantal Beauchesne (born January 29, 1984) is a Canadian retired sitting volleyball player who competed at international volleyball competitions. She is a two-time Parapan American Games bronze medalist and competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics. [1] [2] [3]
Beauchesne began sitting volleyball after recovering from a motorbike accident in 2009. [4]
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