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 (age 48)
Guingamp, France
Sport
Country France
SportParalympic judo
DisabilityStargardt's disease
Medal record
Paralympic judo
Representing  France
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2000 Sydney Men's -81kg
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Athens Men's -100kg
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2005 Vlaardingen Men's -100kg
Bronze medal – third place 1999 Linz Men's -81kg

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

References

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  1. ^ "Sebastien Le Meaux". International Paralympic Committee. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Sebastien Le Meaux". JudoInside. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  3. ^ Barnérias, Isabelle (7 December 2021). "Athlète handisport aux nombreuses performances sportives, Sébastien Le Meaux en visite à Saint-Flour (Cantal)" [Disabled athlete with many sports performances, Sebastien Le Meaux visits Saint-Flour]. Le Berry Republican (in French). Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
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