Marie Patouillet does not think that her disability would come in the way of achieving her dream.
She debuted in the Summer Paralympics and already scored her first medal in women’s track cycling. Let us discover more about the athlete’s details.
Marie is a French cyclist who is currently representing her country in Tokyo Paralympics.
She has won a silver medal in the women’s time trial at the 2019 UCI Para-cycling Track world championship held in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. The cyclist has already made her mark in the 2020 Paralympics by scoring her first medal in track cycling.
Marie Patouillet Disability
Marie Patouillet had a congenital disability that restricted her from athletic activities like running.
She was born with a malformation to her left foot and ankle. Despite that, Patouillet used to play rugby and handball that involved a lot of running. But due to the problem in her leg, her condition got worse over time, and she had to stop taking up the sports she loved.
However, that didn’t restrict her from pursuing cycling, and she started being an amateur cyclist.
She participated in L’Etape du Tour event in 2017 and got more push towards the sport. The French Paralympian became a very extraordinary cyclist within three years of taking up the sport.
Marie Patouillet Partner
Marie Patouillet has not revealed whether she has a partner or not.
She is currently celebrating her victory and doesn’t want her achievement to be overshadowed by her details.
She is grateful to be part of the esteemed sporting event, and to be able to win for her country has been a big deal for her.
Marie Patouillet Parents
Marie hasn’t disclosed much about her, including the details of her parents.
But her parents much be happy to see their daughter making strides at the international level in the biggest athletic event of the year.
The French Paralympian is not just a great athlete but also works as a doctor.
She earned her medical degree from Paris Descartes University, France, and worked long hours during COVID 19 pandemic.
Despite her busy schedule, she still managed to get ready to participate in the most anticipated event of her life and won the first medal for her club, US Creteil.
Marie Patouillet Height
Marie Patouillet’s exact height remains a mystery.
Regardless of her height, she has given her best to be on the top of para-cycling and made it to the top three. That is a pretty remarkable result for a person who has pursued a career just three years ago.
The competition has not come to an end for Patouillet, and she will be taking part in a 500meters standing start which is also her main specialty.
Meet Marie on Instagram
Marie is on Instagram as @marie_patouillet.
Her IG page is full of posts relating to sports. Patouillet is happy to have been introduced to cycling and has participated in many cycling events before becoming the bronze medalist in the Summer Paralympics.