Agnes LEGROUX (FRA)
France
Age:
49 years
Languages:
French
Federation:
FÉDÉRATION FRANÇAISE DE CANOË-KAYAK ET SPORTS DE PAGAIE (FFCK)
Biography
Further Personal Information
BIOGRAPHY
Classification
T54
Type of Impairment
Spinal Cord Injuries (blois.maville.com, 06 Nov 2008)
Origin of Impairment
Acquired (blois.maville.com, 06 Nov 2008)
Impairment Details
She has paraplegia as a result of a car accident in 1999. (blois.maville.com, 06 Nov 2008)
T54
Type of Impairment
Spinal Cord Injuries (blois.maville.com, 06 Nov 2008)
Origin of Impairment
Acquired (blois.maville.com, 06 Nov 2008)
Impairment Details
She has paraplegia as a result of a car accident in 1999. (blois.maville.com, 06 Nov 2008)
PLACE OF RESIDENCE
Orleans
REASON FOR TAKING UP THE SPORT
She was involved in Para athletics [wheelchair racing] until 2012 before switching to Para canoe.
CLUB
Canoe Kayak Club Orleans
NAME OF COACH
Francois Maucourant [national]
OTHER INFORMATION
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 6 | KL1 | 2015 | Milan, ITA | 1:02.165 |
| 9 | KL1 | 2016 | Duisburg, GER | 1:05.100 |
OTHER SPORTS
Before her accident in 1999 she was an able-bodied paddler, winning bronze at the French national championships for river descent. After the incident she initially took up athletics but was unable to reach the Paralympic Games.
