Maud Lefort

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Maud Lefort
Personal information
Born (2006-05-28) 28 May 2006 (age 19)
Val d'Oise, France
Sport
CountryFlag of France.svg France
Sport Para badminton
ClubUS Ézanville-Écouen, Val-d'Oise
Medal record
Para badminton
Representing Flag of France.svg France
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2024 Pattaya Women's singles
European Para Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Rotterdam Singles SU5
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2023 RotterdamDoubles SL3-SU5
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2023 RotterdamMixed doubles SL3-SU5

Maud Lefort (born 28 May 2006) is a French para badminton player who competes in international badminton competitions. She is a double European Para champion in the singles and doubles events with Caroline Bergeron and won a bronze medal in the mixed doubles event with Mathieu Thomas. [1]

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At seven years old, Lefort had a life-changing accident when her elbow was dislocated following a sporting activity. This resulted in her having limited movement in her left forearm. [2] [3]

She won the Canada Para Badminton International in 2023 which secured her a place at the Olympics in Paris in 2024. [2]

Achievements

World Championships

Women's singles

YearVenueOpponentScoreResult
2024 Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall, Pattaya, Thailand Flag of India.svg Manisha Ramadass 21–19, 12–21, 14–21 Med 3.png Bronze

References

  1. ↑ "Maud Lefort - BWF Profile". BWF Badminton. 29 December 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Maud Lefort: A Rising Star in Badminton Aiming for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games". archysport.com. 22 June 2023.
  3. ↑ "French prodigy Lefort a real prospect at home Paralympics". BWF Olympics. 29 August 2023.
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