Jules Bouyer

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Jules Bouyer
Jules Bouyer (FRA) 2018.jpg
Jules Bouyer in 2018
Personal information
Full nameJules Bouyer
Born (2002-07-22) 22 July 2002 (age 22)
Annecy, France
Medal record
Men's diving
Representing Flag of France.svg  France
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2023 Fukuoka 3 m synchro
European Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Kraków-Małopolska 3 m springboard
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2023 Kraków-Małopolska 3 m synchro
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Belgrade 3 m synchro
European Diving Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Rzeszow 3 m springboard
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2023 Rzeszow3 m synchro

Jules Bouyer (born 22 July 2002) is a French diver.

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Career

Bouyer started diving at a very young age. His potential was detected by his trainer who allowed him to join INSEP. [1]

Bouyer finished in 11th place in the 3-metre springboard event at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires.

At the 2023 European Games, Bouyer was the silver medallist in the 3-meter springboard and the bronze medallist in the synchronized 3-meter springboard with Alexis Jandard. [2] [3]

On 15 July 2023 at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, he and Alexis Jandard won the bronze medal in the 3.4 metre synchronized event. [4]

After a shoulder injury, Bouyer participated in the 2024 World Diving Championships in Doha, Qatar. He finished 5th, which allowed him to be qualified individually for the 2024 Summer Olympics. [5]

Awards

European Games
YearPlaceMedalEventRef.
2023 Rzeszów (Poland)Silver medal icon.svg Silver3 m springboard
2023 Rzeszów (Poland)Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze3 m mixed team
World Diving Championships
YearPlaceMedalEventRef.
2023 Fukuoka (Japan)Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze3 m mixed team [6]

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References

  1. "Jeux olympiques - Nos paris pour Paris. Des saltos dès l'âge de 4 ans, une abeille en tatouage... : Jules Bouyer, ce plongeur haut-savoyard qui aime le risque". www.ledauphine.com (in French). Retrieved 2023-12-25.
  2. Etienne Goursaud (24 June 2023). "Jeux Européens 2023: Jules Bouyer et Alexis Jandard médaillés en plongeon". dicodusport.fr. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  3. "Jeux Européens: Jules Bouyer et Alexis Jandard en bronze en plongeon synchronisé". lequipe.fr. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  4. "Alexis Jandard et Jules Bouyer en bronze au 3 m synchronisé des Mondiaux de Fukuoka". lequipe.fr. 15 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  5. "Natation: Jules Bouyer plonge vers les JO de Paris 2024". Franceinfo (in French). 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  6. Kano, Shintaro (15 July 2023). "World Aquatics Championships 2023: Chinese divers Wang Zongyuan, Long Daoyi triumph in men's 3m synchro, securing Paris 2024 quota". Olympics.com.