Sébastien Le Meaux

Sébastien Le Meaux (born 11 March 1976) is a retired French Paralympic judoka who competed at international judo competitions. He is a European champion and a two-time Paralympic medalist.[1][2]

Sébastien Le Meaux
Personal information
Born (1976-03-11) 11 March 1976
Guingamp, France
Sport
Country France
SportParalympic judo
DisabilityStargardt's disease
Medal record
Paralympic judo
Representing  France
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place2000 SydneyMen's -81kg
Bronze medal – third place2004 AthensMen's -100kg
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2005 VlaardingenMen's -100kg
Bronze medal – third place1999 LinzMen's -81kg

Le Meaux was diagnosed with Stargardt's disease when he was seventeen following an motorcycle accident; he is left with 5% visual acuity.[3]

References

  1. "Sebastien Le Meaux - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 14 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Sebastien Le Meaux - JudoInside". JudoInside. 14 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Disabled athlete with many sports performances, Sebastien Le Meaux visits Saint-Flour (in French)". Le Berry Republican. 7 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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