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| Nationality |  France | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residence | Marignane, France | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | November 30, 1980 Aix-en-Provence, France | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 53 kg (117 lb; 8.3 st) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Playing style | Shakehand, Defensive | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Olimpique Hyerois, Toulon | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nicolas Savant-Aira (born November 30, 1980) is a French wheelchair table tennis player competing in Class 5. He is currently playing for French club Olympic Hyerois.
General Interest
editSavant-Aira began playing table tennis aged 12 in Aix-en-Provence. For ten years he also practiced swimming at the same club, reaching National level in competitions. He is a double French national champion. By claiming Gold at the 2011 European Championships in Split, Croatia, he qualified directly for the London 2012 Paralympics.[1] Besides being an elite level athlete, he studied for a BTS and works as an IT developper.
Career record
editEuropean Championships
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2011 Split: Men's Singles Class 5
2007 Kranjska Gora: Men's Team Class 5
2009 Genoa: Men's Singles Class 5
2011 Split: Men's Team Class 5
References
edit- ^ http://www.ittf.com/World_Events/2012PG/Qualification_guide.pdf Qualification guidelines for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.