Maud Lefort
Maud Lefort (born 2006) is a French para badminton player who competes in international badminton competitions. She is a double European Para champion in the singles and doubles events with Caroline Bergeron and won a bronze medal in the mixed doubles event with Mathieu Thomas.[1]
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| Born | 28 May 2006 Val d'Oise, France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Para badminton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | US Ézanville-Écouen, Val-d'Oise | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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At seven years old, Lefort had a life-changing accident when her elbow was dislocated following a sporting activity. This resulted in her having limited movement in her left forearm.[2][3]
She won the Canada Para Badminton International in 2023 which secured her a place at the Olympics in Paris in 2024.[2]
Achievements
World Championships
Women's singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2024 | Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall, Pattaya, Thailand | Manisha Ramadass | 21–19, 12–21, 14–21 | Bronze |
References
- "Maud Lefort - BWF Profile". BWF Badminton. 29 December 2023.
- "Maud Lefort: A Rising Star in Badminton Aiming for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games". archysport.com. 22 June 2023.
- "French prodigy Lefort a real prospect at home Paralympics". BWF Olympics. 29 August 2023.
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