William Roussy

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William Roussy
Personal information
Born (2003-11-13) 13 November 2003 (age 20)
Maria, Quebec, Canada
Sport
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada
Sport Para-badminton
Disability Hemiplegia
Coached byMarc-André Boudreau
Medal record
Para-badminton
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada
Parapan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Santiago Singles SL3
Pan American Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2022 CaliSingles SL3
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2018 LimaSingles SL3
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2022 CaliDoubles SL3-SL4

William Roussy (born 13 November 2003) is a Canadian para-badminton player who competes in international badminton competitions. He is a Parapan American Games silver medalist and a Pan American champion in the singles. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "William Roussy - Canadian Paralympic Committee". Canadian Paralympic Committee. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  2. "William Roussy silver leads Canada's 3-medal badminton effort to end Parapan Am Games". CBC / Radio-Canada. 26 November 2023. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  3. Laberge, Mathieu (18 April 2023). "William Roussy à la porte du top-10 mondial du parabadminton" [William Roussy on the doorstep of the world's top 10]. Sport Com Canada (in French). Retrieved 2024-01-23.