Agnès Lacheux (born 11 October 1974) is a French paracanoeist who competes in international level events. She became a paraplegic after a car accident in 1999.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 October 1974 Orléans, France |
| Sport | |
| Country |  France |
| Sport | Paracanoe |
| Disability | Paraplegia |
| Club | Canoe Kayak Club Orléans, Blois |
Lacheux was once an able-bodied canoeist before her accident, she won a bronze medal in the French national championships in slalom canoe events. She took up Paralympic athletics after her accident but was unable to qualify for the Paralympic Games yet continued her passion on paracanoe and qualified for the 2016 Summer Paralympics. Lacheux finished seventh in the kayak event at the Paralympics.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ "Agnes Lacheux - ICF Profile". International Canoe Federation. 13 May 2020.
- ^ "Agnes Lacheux - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 13 May 2020.
- ^ "Agnes Lacheux - France Paralympique". France Paralympique (in French). 13 May 2020.
External links
edit- Agnès Lacheux at the International Paralympic Committee
- Agnès Lacheux at France Paralympique (in French)
