Impairment Information |
Type of Impairment |
Impaired muscle power |
Origin of Impairment |
Acquired |
Classification |
SH2 |
Further Personal Information |
Family |
Wife Dorothee, children Tiffanie, Timothee and Theophile |
Residence |
Alquines, FRA |
Languages |
French |
Sport Specific Information |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He took up the sport at age 31 in Arques, France. |
Why this sport? |
"At first, it was simply a hobby to keep me amused. But the club suggested I take part in qualifications for the French national championship. I qualified, and then finished fourth or fifth in my first national participation." |
Club / Team |
Club de Tir Arques: France |
Senior International Debut |
Year |
2010 |
Competing for |
France |
Tournament |
World Championship |
Location |
Zagreb, CRO |
General Interest |
Nicknames |
Para Pan (Athlete, 08 Feb 2012) |
Most influential person in career |
His coach. (Athlete, 08 Feb 2012) |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Always a winner." (Athlete, 08 Feb 2012 |
Other sports |
Before his accident he played first division football for his district team Helfaut in France. (echo62.com, 01 Sep 2009) |
Impairment |
The boom of a truck fell on him while he was working, compressing his spine and resulting in initial total paralysis. Through rehabilitation he was able to regain movement in his upper body. (echo62.com, 01 Sep 2009) |
