Charles Moreau (cyclist)

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Charles Moreau
2024 UCI Road World Championships Zurich Men Handbike H3 15.jpg
Charles Moreau in a steep climb at the 2024 World Championships
Personal information
Born (1982-04-11) 11 April 1982 (age 42)
Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Sport
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Sport Paralympic cycling
Disability class H3
Medal record
Paralympic cycling
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2016 Rio de Janeiro Road race H3
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2016 Rio de Janeiro Road time trial H3
Parapan American Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Toronto Road race H3
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Toronto Road time trial H3
Paratriathlon
ITU World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2009 Gold CoastParatriathlon TRI-1

Charles Moreau (born 11 April 1982) is a Canadian Paralympic cyclist who competes at international elite cycling competitions. He is a double Paralympic and Parapan American Games bronze medalist in road cycling. [1]

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Accident

On 20 January 2008, Moreau was involved in a serious car accident. His car broke down on a bridge near Trois-Rivières, he waited for a tow truck to recover his vehicle. Ten minutes later, a truck collided into his car and left him paralysed from the waist down. Moreau tried out paratriathlon and won a silver medal at the 2009 World Championships and three fourth-place positions in other world triathlon championships, he switched to cycling and has won numerous medals and victories at four World Cups since 2015. [2] [3]

References

  1. "Charles Moreau - Canadian Paralympic Committee". Canadian Paralympic Committee. 18 December 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-07-28.
  2. "My sport - Paracycling". Charles Moreau Quebec Paracyclist. 18 December 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-12-18.
  3. Amundson, Quinton (16 September 2016). "Canadian Charles Moreau reaping rewards of choosing para-cycling". CBC. Archived from the original on 2016-09-18.