Vincent Gauthier-Manuel

Vincent Gauthier-Manuel (born 6 April 1986) is a French alpine skier and Paralympic athlete.

Vincent Gauthier-Manuel
Personal information
NationalityFrench
Born (1986-04-06) 6 April 1986 (age 38)
France Canada
Websitewww.vincent-team.com
Sport
Country France
SportAlpine skiing
Event(s)Downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super combined, super-G
Medal record
Men's para alpine skiing
Representing  France
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2014 Sotchi Slalom, standing
Silver medal – second place 2010 Vancouver Super combined, standing
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Vancouver Giant slalom, standing
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 La Molina Downhill, standing
Gold medal – first place 2013 La Molina Super combined, standing
Gold medal – first place 2013 La Molina Giant slalom, standing
Gold medal – first place 2013 La Molina Slalom, standing
Gauthier-Manuel at the 2013 World Championships

He competed in the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi, Russia. He won a gold medal in the slalom, standing, and a bronze medal in the giant slalom, standing.[1][2] Gauthier was awarded the National Order of Merit in 2010.

Golf

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Although he was born missing most of his left arm, Gauthier started to play golf in 2013. He played his first Pro-AM before the Saint-Omer Open in 2014.

References

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  1. ^ "Vincent Gauthier-Manuel". Vancouver2010.com. Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Archived from the original on 8 April 2010.
  2. ^ Athlete Search Results – Gauthier-Manuel, Vincent, International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
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