Laurent Thirionet

Laurent Thirionet (born 22 November 1970) is a retired French Paralympic cyclist who competed in international track cycling and road cycling elite events. He is a five-time World champion and a double Paralympic champion. Thirionet had his left leg amputated above the knee after being involved in a traffic accident in Dunkirk. He started cycling after his accident and won his first medals at the 2000 Summer Paralympics.[1][2]

Lauren Thirionet
Personal information
Born (1970-11-22) 22 November 1970
Bergues, France
Sport
Country France
SportParalympic cycling
Medal record
Paralympic cycling
Representing  France
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2004 AthensMen's individual pursuit LC3
Gold medal – first place2008 BeijingMen's road time trial LC3
Silver medal – second place2000 SydneyMen's road race LC3
Silver medal – second place2004 AthensMen's road time trial LC3
Silver medal – second place2004 AthensMen's 1km time trial LC1-4
Bronze medal – third place2004 AthensMen's team sprint LC1-4/CP 3/4
Bronze medal – third place2012 LondonMen's individual pursuit C2
UCI Para-cycling World Championships
Gold medal – first place2006 AigleMen's individual pursuit LC3
Gold medal – first place2006 AigleMen's road time trial LC3
Gold medal – first place2006 AigleMen's road race LC3
Gold medal – first place2007 BordeauxMen's individual pursuit LC3
Gold medal – first place2007 BordeauxMen's time trial LC3
Silver medal – second place2006 AigleMen's 1km time trial LC3
Bronze medal – third place2007 BordeauxMen's 1km time trial LC1-4

References
  1. "Laurent Thirionet - French Paralympic Committee (in French)". France Paralympique. 20 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Laurent Thirionet - International Paralympic Committee". International Paralympic Committee. 20 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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