Laurent Thirionet

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Lauren Thirionet
Personal information
Born (1970-11-22) 22 November 1970 (age 52)
Bergues, France
Sport
CountryFlag of France.svg  France
Sport Paralympic cycling
Medal record
Paralympic cycling
Representing Flag of France.svg  France
Paralympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2004 Athens Men's individual pursuit LC3
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 Beijing Men's road time trial LC3
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2000 Sydney Men's road race LC3
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2004 Athens Men's road time trial LC3
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2004 Athens Men's 1km time trial LC1-4
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2004 Athens Men's team sprint LC1-4/CP 3/4
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2012 London Men's individual pursuit C2
UCI Para-cycling World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2006 AigleMen's individual pursuit LC3
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2006 AigleMen's road time trial LC3
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2006 AigleMen's road race LC3
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2007 BordeauxMen's individual pursuit LC3
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2007 BordeauxMen's time trial LC3
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2006 AigleMen's 1km time trial LC3
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2007 BordeauxMen's 1km time trial LC1-4

Laurent Thirionet (born 22 November 1970) is a retired French Paralympic cyclist who competed in international track cycling and road cycling elite events. He is a five-time World champion and a double Paralympic champion. Thirionet had his left leg amputated above the knee after being involved in a traffic accident in Dunkirk. He started cycling after his accident and won his first medals at the 2000 Summer Paralympics. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Laurent Thirionet - French Paralympic Committee". France Paralympique (in French). 20 March 2021.
  2. "Laurent Thirionet - International Paralympic Committee". International Paralympic Committee. 20 March 2021.