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]

Agnès Lacheux
Personal information
Born (1974-10-11) 11 October 1974 (age 49)
Orléans, France
Sport
Country France
SportParacanoe
DisabilityParaplegia
ClubCanoe 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]

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  1. ^ "Agnes Lacheux - ICF Profile". International Canoe Federation. 13 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Agnes Lacheux - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 13 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Agnes Lacheux - France Paralympique". France Paralympique (in French). 13 May 2020.

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