VIP List

Jade AGBOTON

2026 World Champion

FREEDIVING

Awards:

2026 AIDA World Champion in constant weight with bi-fins in Limassol (Cyprus), with a dive to 98 meters, a new French record.
2026 AIDA World Runner-up in constant weight, with a dive to 101 meters, breaking the 100-meter mark for the first time.
Bronze medalist at the 2026 CMAS World Championships in Roatán (Honduras), setting two French records during the competition.
Member of the French freediving team, competing in international competitions since 2025.

Biography:

At 29, Jade Agboton has emerged this year as one of the biggest breakthrough stars in the world of freediving. On October 2, 2026, in Cyprus, she became the world champion in constant-weight freediving with bi-fins thanks to a dive to 98 meters, setting a new French record. A few days later, she broke the symbolic 100-meter barrier for the first time, winning a silver medal at the world championships with a dive to 101 meters.

Born in Toulouse, Jade divides her time between France and the island of Dominica, a territory renowned for its deep-sea waters. Behind her performances lies a unique journey. The freediver, who has roots in Guadeloupe and Benin, is the first woman of mixed heritage to reach the world podium in freediving.
Her journey also has a symbolic dimension: she hopes to contribute to better representation of Black women in a sport where they remain largely invisible. Known as "The Afrodiver" on social media, she hopes, in particular, to encourage younger generations in the Caribbean to discover the riches of their marine environment and to embrace underwater sports.

Jade Agboton's athletic journey is unusual, to say the least. In 2023, she decided to turn her back on her nightlife and party scene in Nice and fly to the Philippines, where she discovered scuba diving and then freediving. It was a true revelation for the young woman, who saw her life and her outlook on it profoundly transformed. Two years later, she competed in her first freediving competitions, including the French championships. Her meteoric rise led her, as early as the following year, to the top step of the world podium.

As a member of the French national team, Jade Agboton embodies a new generation of female athletes who combine a drive for excellence, personal freedom, and environmental awareness.

Sonny ANDERSON

Three-time French champion, and three-time Ligue 1 top scorer

FOOTBALL

Biography:

Sonny Anderson - beIN SPORTS Consultant, Former Professional Football player

An iconic Brazilian striker, Sonny Anderson made his mark on European football with his goalscoring talent, technical elegance and exceptional reading of the game. Having played for clubs including Olympique de Marseille, AS Monaco, FC Barcelona and Olympique Lyonnais, the player nicknamed "Sonnygoal" established himself as one of the most outstanding strikers of his generation and a particularly popular figure in French football.

His honours include a Swiss league title with Servette FC, three French league titles with Monaco and Lyon, two Spanish league titles with FC Barcelona, as well as a Copa del Rey, a European Super Cup, a Coupe de la Ligue and a Trophée des Champions.

A three-time top scorer in the French league, in 1996, 2000 and 2001, and named Division 1 Player of the Year in 1997, Sonny Anderson left a lasting mark on Ligue 1. At Monaco and Lyon, his goals, style and close relationship with fans made him one of the most popular players of his era, notably playing a key role in Lyon's rise to the top of French football.

Today, as a consultant for beIN SPORTS, he continues to share his expertise of the highest level of the game, his insight into football and his passion for the sport.

Quentin ANTOGNELLI

Three-time World and Two-Time European Medalist

ROWING

Awards:

Three-time world medalist in coastal rowing
Double European medalist in coastal rowing
Finalist in the 2022 World Cup
19th at the Olympic Games in Paris

Biography:

Born in Monaco, he learned to row between Menton and Monaco. From an early age, he was drawn to rowing, finding immense pleasure in being on the water. As his training years progressed, between the ages of 14 and 18, he became more and more seriously involved in competition. In 2011, he began representing Monaco internationally, and hasn't stopped since. He has had the honor of being the Principality's rower at the last two Olympics.

Fabien BAREL

Three-time downhill mountain bike World champion

DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKE

Awards:

8-time French downhill mountain bike champions.
3-time downhill mountain bike world champion.
ebike 2023 World Cup winner

Biography:

Three-time World Champion, engineer, and entrepreneur, Fabien Barel has been involved in high-level mountain biking for almost 30 years.
A rider with a stellar career and a skilled developer, Fabien has always worked with the biggest brands to advance the development of bikes, as well as the athletes he trains.

Now committed to the future of his sport, Fabien has become a key player in the cycling industry, promoting the values of his sport in terms of mobility and healthy living.

As Louis Nucera said: "The infinite is within reach and cycling will always be a passion and a way of life," Fabien emphasizes.

With an exceptional and unexpected return to the handlebars, Fabien won the very first World Cup organized in Ebike Enduro in 2023. This shows us that even with the passing years, his talent and experience place him among the best mountain bike riders in the world.

Anaïs BOURGOIN

French women's 800-meter record holder

TRACK AND FIELD

Awards:

French record in the 800 m: 1'55''65 in 2026
French champion in the 800 m in 2025
French indoor champion in the 800 m in 2024
Bronze medalist in the 800 m at the 2024 European Championships
Semifinalist in the 800 m at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
Semifinalist in the 800 m at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo
5 appearances on the French national A team

Biography:

Anaïs Bourgoin is a French athlete who specializes in the 800-meter race. Born in 1996 in Vendôme, she discovered track and field after competing in triathlons and joined the Talence sports-study program at the age of 14.

After several years of competing in track and field while pursuing her professional career with the National Police, Anaïs decided in 2023 to devote herself fully to elite-level competition. This decision marked a turning point in her career.

In 2024, she made her mark on the international stage by winning the bronze medal in the 800 meters at the European Championships in Rome, after setting a new personal best of 1:58.65 in the semifinals. A few weeks later, she qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where she reached the semifinals of the 800-meter race.

The 2025 French 800-meter champion, Anaïs has continued to excel since rising to the highest level. In June 2026, she delivered an exceptional performance, setting a new French record of 1'55''65 in the 800 meters and becoming the first French woman to break the 1'56 barrier.

Her career is also marked by this dual path as both a top-level athlete and a police officer, which is an integral part of her story and her identity.

Thierry BOUTSEN

Former Driver

FORMULA 1

Biography:

Thierry Boutsen Story

Born in 1957 in Brussels, Thierry Boutsen is a Belgian former Formula One driver.
His passion for motorsport sparked when he was three years old. Patient but determined and ambitious, he started his career in 1976 at the André Pilette Racing School in Zolder.

As a deal with his father, Thierry would need to get his mechanical-engineering degree before fully focusing on a motorsport career. After graduating, he worked his way up and entered the Benelux Formula Ford Championship. In 1978, he won 15 of the 18 races. From there, he kept going to race in Formula 3, then Formula 2, where he became European vice-Champion. In 1983, he moved up to Formula One with the team Arrows at his home race, the Belgian Grand Prix. Thierry remained with this team during four years, finished second at the 1985 San Marino Grand Prix.
In 1987, he moved on to Benetton and finished fourth in the 1988 F1 World Championship.

1989 marked a watershed. Thierry switched to the Williams team and won his first Grand Prix in Canada. Sustaining this momentum, he took two other wins at the Australian and Hungarian Grand Prix. After the 1990 season, Thierry moved on to Ligier, then to Jordan. As a renowned Formula One champion, he participated in 164 Formula One races in total.

In 1993, he chose to retire from Formula One and continued racing sportscars as Porsche Factory Driver for six years.
The line must be drawn somewhere, Thierry decided to quit racing in 1999 for new adventures.

« I learned in racing all about precision, preparation, timing, attention to detail, punctuality, motivation, concentration, sacrifices, no right to error, teamwork, in fact racing is a very good school of life. »

At the end of his driving career, he focused all his efforts on his second passion: aviation. Thierry founded Boutsen Aviation in 1997 with his wife Daniela, a business dedicated to the sale of Business Jets and Helicopters. To date, the company has sold an outstanding 381 aircraft, making it one of the leading European companies in the business aviation industry.

In 2018, Thierry's thirst for new challenges led to the development of Boutsen Classic Cars.
With a unique international network provided by the former driver's history in motor racing and its Business Jets company, the firm specializes in the sourcing, acquisition and sale of historic road and race cars from the 50's to the 90's for discriminating collectors.

Marine BOYER

Three-time Olympian, World Championship team Medalist

GYMNASTICS

Awards:

Recently won a team medal at the 2023 World Championships.
The only French gymnast to have competed in three Olympic Games.

Biography:

Marine Boyer began gymnastics at a very early age at the Melun club. At the age of 8, she joined the sport-study section of the Meaux Gymnastique club, and went on to join the Pôle Espoir de Meaux before joining the INSEP in 2014. At INSEP, she is first coached by Dimitru Pop, Jian Fu and Hong Ma Wang, and since January 2018, by Martine Georges and Cédric Guille.
At the 2016 European Championships, Marine was silver medalist on beam. She also won bronze in the team final with her French teammates.
At the age of 16, Marine competes at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, where she qualifies for the beam final and finishes in 4th place.
At the 2018 Mediterranean Games in Tarragona, she wins the beam title and the team silver medal.
In August 2018, she competes at the European Championships in Glasgow, where France takes second place in the team final. As an individual, Marine wins bronze in the beam final.

At the 2018 World Championships in Doha, Marine Boyer and her teammates reach 5th place in the team final.
In 2019, at the World Championships in Stuttgart, Marine and teammates Lorette Charpy, Mélanie De Jesus Dos Santos, Aline Friess and Claire Pontlevoy finished 4th in the qualifying round. This remarkable performance earned them team qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. In the final, the French women finished in 5th place worldwide, equaling their 2018 performance.
She took part in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and was recently team bronze medallist at the world championships in Anvers in 2023.

Elizaveta BRACHT

Two-time Olympic medalist and European champion

VOLLEYBALL

Biography:

Elizaveta Bracht, OLY, is a three-time Olympian and two-time Olympic silver medallist, sports executive, entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Maison du Volley. Following her playing volleyball career, she built an international career across UEFA, FIVB and the wider sports industry, spanning commercial strategy, marketing and social impact.

Today, she advises sports organisations and develops initiatives empowering athletes and women in sport, while creating new opportunities for female coaches, leaders and the next generation through Maison du Volley.

Kilian BRON

Professional Mountain Biker / Film Director

ENDURO FREERIDE MOUTAIN BIKER

Awards:

3 time winner of the Mountain Of Hell
2 time 2nd position in the Megavalanche

Biography:

Kilian Bron - Enduro and Freeride Mountain Biker and representative of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee
Kilian Bron is a French mountain biker, adventurer and filmmaker, renowned for his unique approach to cycling and the mountains.
Through his expeditions, he explores some of the world's most spectacular landscapes, pushing the boundaries of his discipline to tell the story of the mountains in a different way. His bike becomes both a means of exploration and a powerful storytelling tool: every route, encounter and challenge gives rise to images that invite audiences to discover landscapes and cultures that are often inaccessible.
At the crossroads of sport, adventure and filmmaking, Kilian creates and directs projects that combine physical commitment, exploration and storytelling. From high-altitude mountains to the wildest terrains, his aim is above all to share a personal and authentic vision of his surroundings.
His expeditions are therefore about much more than sporting achievements: they tell a way of experiencing the mountains, driven by curiosity, freedom, commitment and respect for the environment, and shaped by an exceptional sense of creativity and visual detail.

Lea CASTA

Olympic bronze medalist in the team event in 2026

SNOWBOARD CROSS

Awards:

Overall winner of the 2024-2025 World Cup
Bronze medalist in the team event at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Games
14 podium finishes, including 6 victories, in the FIS Snowboard Cross World Cup
Three-time Junior World Champion

Biography:

Born on February 10, 2006, in Thonon-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie, France)
Member of the French snowboard cross team
Club: Les Deux Alpes (Isère)

Léa Casta is a French snowboarder who has been a member of the French national team since the 2022-2023 season.
She grew up in Haute-Savoie and discovered competitive snowboarding at a club in Vinzier that was created specifically for her.
She dominated the youth divisions before making a name for herself on the international stage with a third-place finish at the World Cup in Les Deux Alpes in December 2022, when she was just 16 years old.
Gradually establishing herself among the world's top competitors, Léa won the overall title in the 2024-2025 World Cup at age 19.
At the same time, she claimed three consecutive titles at the Junior World Championships in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

En 2026, la Française remporte à 20 ans sa première médaille olympique à Milan Cortina lors de ses premiers Jeux en décrochant le bronze lors de l'épreuve par équipes avec Loan Bozzolo. Elle se classe également 3e du classement général de la coupe du monde.

Lisa CAUSSIN-BATTAGLIA

Jet-Ski Champion MT Racing Monaco

JETSKI

Awards:

Mohammed VI Cup Champion in the Women's Runabout 1100 class
Mohammed VI Cup Runner-up in the Mixed Runabout 1100 class
Australian National Championship Champion in the Mixed Pro-Am Ski 1500 class
Oceania Championship Runner-up in the Pro-Am Women's Ski GP
Runner-up in the IJSBA European Cup in the Pro-Am Women's Ski GP
Currently ranked 2nd in the IJSBA World Series (2 races remaining) in the Pro-Am Women's Ski GP

Biography:

Lisa Caussin-Battaglia is a top-level Monegasque athlete in the world of motorboating, specializing in hand-powered jet skis and passionate about motorsports and challenges.

From a very young age, she was drawn to music (the violin) and theater, so she discovered jet skiing relatively late in life and by chance during an activity offered as part of the Pass'Sport Culture program in 2011, before entering the competitive scene in 2012. She made her mark on the international stage for the first time in 2015 thanks to her determination and her unconventional background.

As the IJSBA European Cup champion, the UIM Alpe Adria Tour champion, runner-up in several international competitions—including the IJSBA World Series—and ranked second in the 2020 UIM world rankings, she represents Monaco in the world's top jet-ski competitions. She competes for Team MT Racing Monaco, led by Michel Torre, as part of the Monaco Team PowerSports association. She also competed as a boat driver in the E1 Series championship in 2024 and continues to compete in international competitions around the world.

With a master's degree in philosophy and education and a bachelor's degree in sports science (STAPS) with a specialization in sports training, Lisa now combines her athletic career with coaching and media work as a columnist. She is also studying Monegasque law as part of a university certificate program (DIU), while continuing to develop her professional and athletic endeavors.

A dedicated athlete and a unique individual, Lisa's journey has been fraught with challenges, particularly due to her neurodivergence (dyslexia, ADHD, high-functioning autism). Far from viewing these traits as obstacles, she has turned them into strengths and advocates for an approach to sports based on passion, pushing one's limits, adaptability, perseverance, and mentoring others.

Through her competitions, projects, content, and coaching activities, she hopes to give people a behind-the-scenes look at her daily life as an athlete, share her experiences, and encourage everyone to pursue their passions, believe in their goals, and dare to move forward—even when their path doesn't fit into any predefined categories.

Steven DA COSTA

Olympic champion and three-time world champion

KARATE

Awards:

Olympic Champion Tokyo 2021, -67 kg
Three-time World Champion Madrid 2018, Dubai 2021, Budapest 2023, -67 kg
Three-time European Champion Montpellier 2016, Guadalajara 2019 and 2023, -67 kg
Junior World Champion Guadalajara 2013, -68 kg
World Games Champion Wrocław 2017, -67 kg
European Team Champion 2022
Bronze medalist at the World Championships Linz 2016, individual and team
U21 World silver medalist Jakarta 2015, -67 kg

Biography:

Steven Da Costa was born on January 23, 1997, in Mont-Saint-Martin, in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department. A kumite specialist in the -67 kg weight class, he has established himself over the years as one of the leading figures in French and international karate.

His career has been marked by exceptional consistency at the highest level. A European champion in 2016, he won his first world title in 2018, before achieving his greatest success at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, where he became an Olympic champion. He then cemented his dominance by winning two more world titles, in 2021 and 2023, as well as two more European titles, in 2019 and 2023.

With one Olympic gold medal, three world titles, and three European titles, Steven Da Costa has one of the most impressive track records in the history of French karate. He announced his retirement from competitive sports in September 2026, at the age of 29, beginning a new chapter after a career marked by major international successes.

Julia DALE

Laser Run World Champion

MODERN PENTATHLON

Awards:

World Masters Champion in the mixed relay pentathlon (2026)
European Champion (Masters 30+) in Modern Pentathlon (2025)
3-time World Champion (Elite and Masters 30+)
3-time World Runner-up (Elite and Masters 30+)
4-time World Bronze Medalist (Elite)
In the following disciplines: Modern Pentathlon, Laser Run, Triathle, and Biathle.

Biography:

Julia Dale is the most decorated athlete in the ASM pentathlon division.
She also holds a management position at an international engineering firm, and for several years now, she has devoted her personal time to multiple weekly training sessions with the goal of reaching the highest level in the Elite category.

As the team's star athlete, she regularly competes in multiple events at international competitions, winning several medals for the delegation.

Since the 2025 season, her hard work has paid off with a European Masters 30+ title in Madrid, followed by two gold medals in South Africa (in the individual event and the mixed relay alongside Geoffrey Delusier). At the 2026 World Masters Modern Pentathlon Championships, after winning silver against a former Olympic athlete, she went on to claim gold by competing in the relay with Geoffrey Delusier.

Building on her dedication, her next challenge awaits her on a new track: qualifying for the Small States of Europe Games in track and field to once again proudly represent Monaco.

Capucine DELANNOY

Five-time world champion

KITESURFING

Awards:

5-time kitesurfing world champion
3-time kitesurfing world runner-up
1-time junior kitesurfing world champion

Biography:

Capucine Delannoy is a French professional kitesurfer and five-time world champion.

She grew up between Annecy and Preá, Brazil, where her family moved when she was seven years old. It was there that her father introduced her to kitesurfing. Growing up in that world, surrounded by her family, sparked a passion that has taken her far beyond anything she could have imagined.

At age 12, she joined her older brother on the world circuit. From her very first competition, she was hooked and set a goal for herself: to become world champion. At age 15, she won the junior world championship title and finished as runner-up in the senior world championships. In 2022, at just 16 years old, she won her first world title. Four more titles followed, including her fifth world title in 2026.

Driven by a desire to constantly improve, she is always striving to push the boundaries of women's kitesurfing, both in freestyle and in the waves. Her ambition: to attempt new tricks, advance the sport, and establish her own style on the water.

Alongside her athletic career, she is pursuing her studies remotely at EDHEC Business School. She hopes to juggle both of these endeavors, continuing to improve her kitesurfing skills while advancing her academic career. This balance allows her to thrive in multiple areas and not limit herself to just one aspect of her life.

Her goal is to continue to grow, contribute to the development of women's kitesurfing, and inspire the next generation of female riders.

For Capucine Delannoy, every title represents a milestone, never a finish line. Because there's always a new limit to push.

Denis DELUSIER

Two-time Laser-Run Masters World Champion

PENTATHLON

Awards:

Two-time Laser-Run Masters World Champion
Men's Tetrathlon Relay World Champion

Biography:

Drawing on his experience as a competitive shooter, gained during his years of rifle shooting in Monaco, Denis began competing in the race-shoot combination in 2016. Having become a world-class athlete in his Master (M50) category, Denis won the gold medal at the Laser-Run World Championships two years in a row.

Over the years, Denis has branched out and competed this season in the tetrathlon at the World Masters Pentathlon Championships. Together with his teammate Frédéric UNTERNAEHR, they won the gold medal after completing their four respective events (fencing, swimming, running, and shooting).

Denis has also served as secretary of the ASM Pentathlon since 2022 and works to promote the sport. As the founder of the Monaco rifle shooting program, he coaches the section's pentathletes in laser shooting.

Geoffrey DELUSIER

Two-Time World Masters Pentathlon Champion

PENTATHLON

Awards:

World Masters Champion in the M30 individual pentathlon (2026)
World Masters Champion in the mixed team pentathlon (2026)
European Senior Runner-up in Laser-run (2026)

Biography:

A former gymnast with Etoile de Monaco, Geoffrey switched to the pentathlon in 2018, starting with the run/laser shooting combination. A bronze medalist at the Junior Laser Run World Championships, Geoffrey has continued to improve and expand his skill set. In 2023, alongside his teammate Julia DALE, they were runners-up at the World Championships in the mixed Triathlé (swimming/running/shooting) relay.

For the past few years, Geoffrey has been competing in the five disciplines of modern pentathlon and has established himself at the highest level in the Masters category, winning the club's first gold medal at the World Modern Pentathlon Championships.

Siraba DEMBELE-PAVLOVIC

World and European Champion, Olympic Silver Medalist

Biography:

Siraba Dembélé-Pavlovic - World and European Handball Champion, Olympic Silver Medalist

Siraba Dembélé-Pavlovic is one of the leading figures in French handball. A member of the French national team for 15 years, she made 291 appearances for Les Bleues and scored 848 goals. Captain of the national team for nearly a decade, she established herself as one of the leaders of a generation that left a lasting mark on the history of French women's handball. She has also been inducted into the French Handball Federation's Hall of Fame.

With the French national team, she won the 2017 World Championship and then the 2018 European Championship on home soil, as captain. Her international achievements also include a silver medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, two World Championship silver medals in 2009 and 2011, and two European Championship bronze medals in 2006 and 2016.

Her club career took her to the highest level in France and abroad, including Denmark with Randers, North Macedonia with Vardar Skopje, Russia with Rostov-Don and Romania with CSM București. Over 10 seasons in the EHF Champions League, she scored 346 goals and was twice named Best Left Wing of the competition, in 2015 and 2018. She also won the EHF Cup with Rostov-Don in 2017, as well as several domestic titles in France, North Macedonia and Russia.

Since the end of her playing career, Siraba has remained closely involved in the world of handball. She works notably as a consultant for beIN SPORTS, where she draws on her experience at the highest level and offers her expert insight into the game.

Today, as head of Rise Up Agency, she supports professional handball players in managing their careers. Having made her mark on the court, she now shares her experience and passion with the next generation.

Camille DEPUISET

World Champion, Four-time French Champion

HANDBALL

Awards:

French National Team
2023 World Champion
Bronze medalist at the 2025 World Championship
2017 U19 European Champion

With Metz Handball
French Champion in 2023, 2024, and 2025
French Cup Champion in 2023, 2024, and 2025
Champions League Final Four in 2024 and 2025

With Brest Bretagne Handball
French Champion in 2026
Champions League Final Four in 2026

Biography:

Born on October 19, 1998, in Dijon, Camille Depuiset is a French international handball goalkeeper. She came up through the ranks in Dijon and began her professional career in Toulon before joining Bourg-de-Péage and then Metz Handball in 2022.

She quickly achieved success with Metz, winning three consecutive French Championships and three consecutive French Cups, and reaching the Final Four of the Champions League twice. Called up to the senior French national team for the first time in 2022, she became a world champion the very next year with Les Bleues, before winning another world medal, a bronze, in 2025.

In 2025, Camille joined Brest Bretagne Handball and, in her very first season, won a fourth consecutive French championship title while also reaching the Champions League Final Four.

A goalkeeper known for her determination, her ability to rise to the occasion in big games, and her mindset, Camille has also distinguished herself individually in the Ligue Butagaz Énergie, earning several Player of the Month and Goalkeeper of the Month awards, a spot on the podium for the Player of the Year award, and the award for the best save of the season.

Michel DISDIER

French NASCAR pilot

MOTORSPORT

Biography:

Steadily and with a steely determination, Michel Disdier has established himself in the world of NASCAR. After climbing the ladder in the Canadian Tire Series and the ARCA series, the Nice born driver competed in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Daytona in 2014 & 2016 with a top 10 finish ! He now feels he is ready to jump to the top step.

In January 2014, Michel Disdier was the closest he ever came to living his dream when he was accepted to take part in the Camping World Truck Series' Preseason Thunder test at Daytona in the No. 07 of SS-Green Light Racing, and the season opening race, the NextEra
Energy Resources 250.

"The NASCAR authorities have welcomed us and are keen to get a French driver in the series. We now have to set up a long term program to follow thru and deliver but for this we need commercial partners who will agree to share this wonderful adventure with us." #joinourdream

In 2013, Michel became the only French driver to set the best time during the last practice session before a NASCAR sanctioned
race. It was the first time he had been allowed to take part.
He finished this first race in 11th place (out of 43 drivers), 35 years after the last French entry in NASCAR at the Daytona
International Speedway.

Coralie DUCHER

European Vice Champion

FOOTBALL

Awards:

Triple French Champion (OL)
Vice champion of Europe

Biography:

French soccer player, born on September 11, 1986 in Roanne (Loire). At the age of 17, she was called to the French U17 team to participate in the European Championship in Sweden and then in the European Youth Olympic Festival in Paris where her team won the bronze medal.

After a season in Division 3, she joined the professional Olympique Lyonnais team the following season, playing her first game in 2004. She was selected for the French national team with the U19s and played in the final of the European Championship in 2005 in Hungary, then in the U20 World Cup in Russia.

She returned to the women's D1 during the 2008/2009 season by winning the French challenge, her first title, then will be added 3 Champion titles and a title of vice-champion of Europe in 2010.
In 2010 she joined FC Bale in Switzerland and then signed in 2011 with Fortuna Hjorring in Denmark.

She then enriches her track record with a title of vice-champion of the Elite Divisioner (Danish Championship) and vice-champion of the SYDBANK KVINDEPOKALEN (the Danish Cup).

After a year of rehabilitation, following post-operation complications, she decided to stop her career and focus on her health. To this day, she continues to live her passion as a consultant on OL Play and occasionally on Eurosport.

Eva ELOUGA

French international player, Winner of the Golden European League and the Challenger Cup

VOLLEYBALL

Awards:

Winner of the 2022 Golden European League
Winner of the 2023 Challenger Cup
Quarterfinalist at the 2025 World Championship
Participant in EuroVolley 2026

Biography:

Born in 1999, Eva Elouga is a French international volleyball player who plays as a middle blocker.

A member of the French national teams since her youth, she has gradually established herself on the senior French national team. She played a key role in Les Bleues' victories in the Golden European League in 2022 and the Challenger Cup in 2023—two major milestones in the recent progress of French women's volleyball.

A member of the French national team that reached the quarterfinals of the 2025 World Championship, Eva also competed in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League and then the 2026 EuroVolley. After a season in Béziers, she joined the Racing Club de Cannes for the 2026-2027 season.

Maro ENGEL

Racing Driver & Ambassador for Mercedes-AMG

MOTORSPORTS

Awards:

2008-24
357 races
30 pole positions
37 wins
106 podiums

2024
FIA GT WORLD CUP: Champion
GT World Challenge Europe: Champion
GT World Challenge Sprint Cup: Champion

2023
24h Daytona: Winner (GTD PRO)
Motul Petit Le Mans: Winner (GTD PRO)
IGTC Gulf 12 Hours: Winner

2022
Macau Grand Prix GT Cup: Winner

2021
24 Hours of Daytona: Winner (GTD)

2018
Blancpain Endurance Series: Champion
Suzuka 10 Hours: Winner

2016
24 Hours of Nürburgring: Winner

2015
FIA GT World Cup Macau: Champion

2014
Macau Grand Prix GT Cup: Winner

Biography:

Maro Engel (born August 27, 1985, in Munich) is a German race car driver who has lived in Monaco since the age of three. An official Mercedes-AMG driver since 2008 and brand ambassador since 2017, he is one of the iconic faces of GT motorsport.

His achievements include two FIA GT World Cup titles (2015 and 2024), four victories in the Macau Grand Prix GT class, numerous victories and podium finishes in international championships such as the GT World Challenge and Blancpain GT Series, as well as a victory in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring (2016) and two GT victories in the 24 Hours of Daytona (2021 and 2023).

Throughout his career, Maro Engel has competed in a wide range of disciplines: in addition to Grand Touring competitions, he has competed in the Formula E championship with the Monegasque Venturi team (2016-2018), the highly competitive German DTM touring car championship (nine seasons between 2008 and 2025), the Australian V8 Supercars championship (2013), and a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC).

Outside of competition, Maro Engel holds the lap record for a road-legal car on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife. This record, set at the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar in 6 minutes 29.090 seconds on September 23, 2024, broke his own previous record.

Committed to humanitarian causes, Maro Engel has been a member of the "Champions for Peace" program run by the Monegasque association Peace and Sport since 2008, which works to promote peace through sport. Since 2018, he has also been an ambassador for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, which supports children from disadvantaged backgrounds through sport.

Marie-Charlotte GASTAUD

Olympic Athlete

TRACK AND FIELD

Awards:

Qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the 100m
National Record holder in the 200m, 400m, and 400m hurdles
4th place at the 2023 Games of the Small States of Europe in the 400m hurdles
Selections:
5x European Championships
2x World Championships
1x Mediterranean Games

Biography:

Born on November 30, 1999, Marie-Charlotte Gastaud is a Monegasque athlete specializing in the 400m hurdles. Since her debut at Stade Louis II at the age of 7, her love for the sport has steadily grown. Enrolled in an athletics school by her parents, she initially focused on sprint events, particularly the 100m and 200m.

After a period of stagnation in her performances, Marie-Charlotte decided to switch to the 400m, a distance that allowed her to showcase her graceful stride over a longer course. For her, this transition was a breath of fresh air and a new challenge. The true turning point in her career came when she discovered the 400m hurdles, inspired by her brother, who had excelled in this discipline. Captivated by the challenge and the unique rhythm of the race, she decided to fully dedicate herself to hurdling.

In 2023, Marie-Charlotte made a crucial decision by joining a specialized training group at Nice Côte d'Azur Athlétisme, where she trained alongside national and international athletes. This new chapter marked the beginning of significant progress. With determination and high-quality coaching, she set several national records, notably in the 200m and 400m hurdles. She also holds the national record for the 400m.

In 2024, the year of the Olympic Games, Marie-Charlotte took on an ambitious challenge, aiming for universal qualification in the 100m. This return to her sprinting roots proved successful, as she competed on the track at the Stade de France, proudly representing Monaco's colors. This marked a major milestone in her sporting career. Marie-Charlotte is a dedicated athlete, whose seriousness and commitment have allowed her to overcome challenges and achieve her goals.

Sabrina GAZZA

French Indoor Champion and French Champion

PARA-ROWING

Awards:

Team gold medal at the 2026 French Indoor para-rowing Championships
Bronze medal in the 500-meter race at the 2026 French Indoor para-rowing Championships
Gold medal at the 2026 French para-rowing Championships

Biography:

As the youngest of three sisters, I grew up surrounded by my two older sisters, who instilled in me from a very early age a fighting spirit, determination, and the ability to never give up in the face of adversity. That strength of character would go on to become one of my greatest assets.

Three years ago, my life was turned upside down. After a serious boating accident, I lost both my legs. In an instant, everything changed: my body, my sense of self, my plans, and the life I had imagined.
Faced with the unthinkable, I made a choice: to live, to rebuild my life, and to move forward.
So I made a promise to myself: "I'm going to prove that life goes on."

But I'm not just fighting for myself. I fight every day for my children. They are my greatest source of motivation. I want to instill in them the strength to believe in themselves, to never give up, and to pursue their dreams, no matter what challenges they face. I want to prove to them that you can fall down, get back up, and go even further.

A year and a half ago, an experience profoundly changed the course of my life: rowing, which I discovered at the Société Nautique de Monaco. On the water, I rediscovered freedom, strength, and a passion for hard work and pushing myself to new limits. Rowing has become much more than a sport: it's a driving force, a challenge, and a true rebirth.

The results came quickly: French team champion and bronze medalist in the 500-meter indoor race at the Pierre-de-Coubertin Stadium in Paris, followed by the French doubles champion in the 2,000-meter race in Mâcon. A meteoric rise that has only just begun.

In December, I will proudly represent the Principality at the World Indoor Championships in London.
And behind every training session, every race, and every medal lies a greater goal: to represent Monaco at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

Because a competition can change a life, but it never determines what we will do with it.

Mickael GELABALE

European champion, World Basketball Championship medalist, former NBA player

BASKETBALL

Awards:

2013 European Champion
3rd place at the 2014 World Championships
2011 European Runner-Up
Multiple-time European Champion

Biography:

Mickaël Gelabale is a French international basketball player who plays the small forward position. A native of Guadeloupe, he made a name for himself at a very young age with Cholet Basket before joining the prestigious Real Madrid. At just 21 years old, he won the Spanish championship in 2005 and made his debut that same year with the French national team, with which he won a bronze medal at EuroBasket.

In 2006, his talent took him to the NBA: he was selected 48th overall in the draft by the Seattle Supersonics. After two seasons in the United States and a serious injury that kept him off the court, he returned to France with his determination intact. With Cholet, he won the French championship in 2010 and was named MVP of the finals. The following season, playing for ASVEL, he was named the best French player in Pro A.

His career then took him to Belgium, Russia, Croatia, Spain, and then back to France, where he added a second championship title to his resume with Limoges in 2015. But it was with the French national team that he experienced his greatest moments: after winning a silver medal at Euro 2011, he became European champion in 2013, before taking bronze at the 2014 World Cup and EuroBasket 2015.

After the 2016 Rio Olympics, Mickaël Gelabale turned the page on his time with the French national team, following more than a decade at the highest level. Beyond his list of achievements, he embodies the values of perseverance, modesty, loyalty, and team spirit. Away from the court, he is also preparing for life after his career by training in culinary arts, notably at the Institut Paul Bocuse, a testament to his constant desire to reinvent himself.

Marlène HARNOIS NIDECKER

Olympic medalist

TAEKWONDO

Awards:

Olympic medalist
Twice European Champion

Biography:

An Olympic medalist and two-time European taekwondo champion, Marlène Nidecker is a Knight of the National Order of Merit and holds an MBA from the International University of Monaco.

A French-Canadian, she is a founding member of the Heart Angel Foundation and a representative of the Club des Champions de la Paix with the international organization Peace and Sport. For more than ten years, she has participated in field missions and international initiatives focused on sports, youth, and peace.

Her commitment has led her to work in various countries, at international sporting and institutional events, as well as at the United Nations.

Hugo HOULE

Stage winner of the Tour de France

CYCLING

Awards:

Winner of the 23rd stage of the 2022 Tour de France.
Six appearances in the Tour de France.
Pan American time trial champion in 2015
Two-time Canadian time trial champion
Two-time Olympic team member

Biography:

Hugo Houle became the first cyclist from Quebec to win a stage of the Tour de France in 2022 in Foix, and this was a major event in the Belle Province.
A professional cyclist since 2011, he has ridden for some of the biggest teams, from AG2R La Mondiale to Astana, via Israel Premier Tech and now Alpecin Premier Tech, and, as a model team-mate, has worked for leaders such as Romain Bardet and Mathieu Van der Poel.
At 36, he is one of the most experienced riders in the professional peloton and has just competed in the World Championships 'on home soil' in Montreal.

Camille JEDRZEJEWSKI

Olympic Medalist

SHOOTING

Awards:

Olympic silver medallist, Paris 2024 (25 m pistol)
European silver medallist, 2023
World Cup winner, 2022
Junior World silver medallist, 2021

Biography:

Born on 25 April 2002 in Compiègne, Camille Jedrzejewski started out in modern pentathlon before switching to sport shooting, believing she would have a better chance of competing in the Olympic Games by choosing this discipline. Time would prove her right.

At the 2021 Junior World Championships, Camille made a name for herself by finishing second in the 25-metre pistol event. Her career was launched. In 2022, she secured her first World Cup victory, again in the 25-metre pistol event, and won two silver medals at the Mediterranean Games (in the individual and mixed team 10-metre pistol events, a category in which she would go on to reach third place in the world rankings).

European runner-up in the individual event in 2023 and third in the mixed team event (in the 10-metre pistol), then another silver medallist in both the individual and team events at the European Games (again in the 10-metre event), it was in the 25-metre event that she won, on 3 August 2024, the silver medal at the Paris Olympic Games. A stepping stone to gold, which she will be aiming for in Los Angeles in 2028.

Steve MANDANDA

Former French international soccer player and 2018 World Cup champion with Les Bleus

FOOTBALL

Awards:

3 League Cup titles with Olympique de Marseille in 2010, 2011, and 2012.
French champion in 2010 with Olympique de Marseille
Winner of the Champions Trophy in 2010 and 2011 with Olympique de Marseille
World champion in 2018 with Les Bleus

Biography:

Steve Mandanda is a former French international soccer player who played as a goalkeeper from 2004 to 2025. A product of Le Havre's youth system, he is a legend at Olympique de Marseille, where he holds the club record for most appearances (613 matches).

After competing in the 2008 European Championship and the 2010 World Cup, he reached the quarterfinals of Euro 2012 and then the final of Euro 2016 with the French national team, before winning the 2018 World Cup and finishing as runner-up in the 2022 World Cup. He has 35 caps and has played in seven major tournaments with Les Bleus.

After twenty professional seasons, the last three of which he spent with Rennes, he announced his retirement in the summer of 2025.
In May 2026, he co-authored the book *Les jours d'après* with Mathieu Coureau, a journalist at *Ouest-France*, published by Flammarion.
He is currently pursuing a degree in Professional Sports Club General Management at the CDES of the University of Limoges.

Nicolas NKOULOU

International football player

Biography:

Nicolas Nkoulou - Peace Champion for Peace and Sport

Former captain of the Indomitable Lions, winner of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, and an iconic player for AS Monaco, Nicolas Nkoulou launched his foundation dedicated to Cameroonian youth in 2026.
As a Peace Champion, he is using his experience and career to promote sport as a tool for dialogue and development.

Amélie OUDÉA-CASTERA

French Olympic Committee President

Biography:

Amélie Oudéa-Castéra is a former elite athlete. She was the Under-14 world tennis champion, the Under-16 European team champion, and a three-time French champion. She reached the semifinals of three junior Grand Slam tournaments (the U.S. Open, Roland Garros, and Wimbledon), was selected for the French national team about 30 times, and, at the age of 16, was ranked 18th in France and 251st in the world.
At age 18, Amélie decided to end her career to focus on her studies. She is a graduate of Sciences Po and ESSEC, holds a master's degree in law, and is an alumna of ENA.

After completing her education, she joined one of the major government bodies, the Court of Auditors, in 2004, where she served as an auditor and then as a legal advisor, responsible for the report on the state and outlook of public finances.
In 2008, Amélie decided to move into the private sector. She spent nearly 10 years at AXA, eventually becoming the Group's Director of Marketing, Branding, and Digital in 2017. In 2018, she joined the Carrefour Group's Executive Committee, where she oversees e-commerce, data, and technology.

In early 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic was winding down, Amélie decided to return to the world of sports and became executive director of the French Tennis Federation. In May 2022, Emmanuel Macron appointed her Minister of Sports and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. She will step down from her ministerial post in September 2024, a few days after helping to deliver the greatest Games in history, both in terms of the event's organizational success and the French delegation's athletic achievements.

On June 19, 2025, she was elected president of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee.

Estelle PERROSSIER

European Champion in 4x400m

TRACK AND FIELD

Awards:

Athletic European Champion (400 m)

Biography:

Estelle Perrossier, trained with a volunteer coach at the Lyon Athletics Club located in the southern suburbs of Lyon. Her specialty is the 400m and the 4x400m relay. Her personal best on the lap is 52 seconds 18. She spent 10 years in the France A athletics team within the French athletics federation and listed Elites on high-level sports ministerial lists. She has had 13 selections in the France A team, being several times a European medalist, world finalist and Olympian.

In 2010, at the age of 20 years old, she gets noticed by her athletics teacher at the faculty of sports, where she pursued her master's degree in Re-athletics, physical and mental preparation. She owes a part of her career to her, who oriented her towards her historical coach Franck Matamba. In 2013, 3 years after her debut, she obtained her first selection for the France A team at the French championships. Team Europe in England at Gateshead. In 2014, she made selections for the European Team Championships in Germany, the World Relay Championships (she ran for the first time with Muriel Hurtis). She finished her season with the title of European Champion in the 4x400m relay in Zurich, Switzerland 4 years after my debut.
In 2015, she finished finalist at the World Championships in Beijing (Pekin) in the PRC. In 2016, she is qualified for the Olympics, but sadly could not participate due to her mother's passing during the games.

In 2017, she is selected for the European Indoor Championships in Belgrade. She moved onto the World Relay Championships in the Bahamas, where she qualified the relay for the World Championships in London at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium, where she finished 4th. In 2018, she is on the European Podium again, finishing Vice-Champion of Europe. In 2019, she is qualified for the world relay championships in Yokohama in Japan for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which did not take place due to the health crisis. She finished her season being 3rd at the European Team Championships in Poland.

In 2021, at 31 years of age, after a 10-year career, she decided to end her career, to follow a new project.

Lisa POU

Monegasque Open Water Swimmer

Biography:

Lisa Pou - Monegasque Open Water Swimmer and representative of the Monegasque Olympic Committee

Flag bearer for the Principality of Monaco at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Lisa Pou reached a new milestone in her career at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, where she won Monaco's first-ever world medal in swimming: a historic bronze.

Far more than just an achievement, this medal confirms the hard work she has put in and strengthens her confidence ahead of the next major challenges. Lisa Pou is already looking towards a new goal: the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Damjan RUDEŽ

Former Croatian Basketball International - Former NBA Player and 2009 Mediterranean Games Gold Medal

BASKETBALL

Awards:

Club Titles
2005-2006 Belgian Champion with BC Oostende.
2008-2009 Slovenian Champion with Union Olimpija Ljubljana.
2009 Slovenian Cup Champion with Union Olimpija.
2011-2012 Croatian Champion with Cibona Zagreb.

International Achievements
2009: Gold medal at the Mediterranean Games in Pescara with the Croatian B team.
2008: 6th place at the Beijing Olympics with Croatia.
2013: 4th place at the European Championship with Croatia.

NBA Career
Three franchises: Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Orlando Magic.
146 NBA regular-season games between 2014 and 2017.

Biography:

Damjan Rudež is a former professional basketball player from Zagreb, Croatia. Over his 18-year career, he played for 14 teams across seven countries, including the Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Orlando Magic in the NBA. As a member of the Croatian national team, he represented his country at major international tournaments, including the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain, and multiple European Championships and Mediterranean Games.

After retiring from professional basketball in 2021, Rudež transitioned into the business world, founding DR9 International Sports & Media, a sports consulting company. He is also the Director of the annual Sunset Sports Festival in Zadar, Croatia.

In addition, he serves as Senior Advisor for Global Partnerships at Sofascore, where he focuses on building strategic international relationships, developing new business opportunities, and connecting sports organizations, federations, and commercial partners on a global level.

Currently, he is pursuing further education at SDA Bocconi Business School in Milan and the University of Kinesiology in Zagreb, expanding his expertise in sports management and business.

Catherine STEENKESTE

Photographe de sport

Biography:

Catherine Steenkeste - Sports Photograph

Born in Lille, France, Catherine Steenkeste, known as "Cat," is a pioneering figure in
sports photography. After eight years in Los Angeles working for NBA Photos, covering
NBA Finals and All-Star Games among other major events, she has continued her
international career across Europe, Africa and the United States since 2005.
As an independent photographer, she works with sports leagues, federations, teams and
athletes, as well as Getty Images, UEFA and Reuters, and has worked with the NBA
since 1997. Her photographs are represented by Galerie Jean-Denis Walter. In 2024,
she received the UJSF First Prize for a photograph taken at the Paris Olympic Games.

Madosh TAMBWE

Professional rugby player - Champion's Cup (European Club Cup) winner

RUGBY

Awards:

Two-time Top 14 runner-up—2024, 2025
Two-time Champion's Cup (European Cup) champion—2025, 2026

Biography:

A native of South Africa, Madosh Tambwe has established himself as one of the most explosive wingers of his generation. After honing his skills at the highest level of rugby in South Africa, he has been playing in France since 2022, competing for some of the top clubs in the TOP 14.
Born in the DRC, Madosh grew up in South Africa, where he discovered rugby. His career on the field has been marked by steady progress all the way to the highest level. After playing for the top South African franchises, he joined the French league at age 25. His speed, agility, and numerous tries quickly made him a recognized player. With Union Bordeaux-Bègles, he played a key role in the club's rise on the national and European stages, ultimately helping it win the European championship. This title was the culmination of a career built on high standards, hard work, and consistency.

A spectacular player capable of turning the tide of a match with a single play, Madosh captivates both rugby enthusiasts and the general public alike. His offensive playing style and effectiveness have earned him significant media attention, while his career journey between Africa and Europe gives him an international dimension. After shining at Montpellier and UBB, Madosh continues his TOP 14 journey with the Bayonne club. He is thus among the leading players in the French league.
Beyond his athletic achievements, his personality inspires others with its authenticity. His journey perfectly embodies adaptability, excellence, discipline, and an openness to the world.

Ali TRAORE

Former national basketball player

BASKETBALL

Awards:

Two French championship titles
Several national cup and tournament titles won in France and Germany
A silver medal at EuroBasket 2011 with the French national team
Participated in the 2012 London Olympics.

Named French Pro A MVP in 2010
Selected five times for the LNB All-Star Game.

Biography:

Ali Traoré is a former French international basketball player whose journey combines a distinguished career in elite sports, media experience, and a commitment to promoting and developing the sport.

Trained in France, he became a professional player and competed for many years with French and European clubs. His career led him to participate in the biggest national and European competitions and to establish himself as one of the most experienced big men in French basketball.

With the French national team, Ali Traoré competed in several major international basketball events: two European Championships, one World Cup, and the 2012 London Olympics. These experiences with the national team represent one of the highlights of his career and allowed him to compete at the highest international level alongside several generations of French players.

After his playing career, Ali Traoré branched out into the media. He became a sports consultant for television and appeared on various shows and broadcasts dedicated to basketball. He thus put his experience at the highest level to work in analysis and commentary, offering an approach that is at once technical and accessible, informed by his background as a professional and international player.

This media experience also allowed him to develop a new dimension to his profession: telling the story of the sport, analyzing its challenges, and sharing the realities of elite-level competition with the public.

At the same time, Ali Traoré is dedicated to sharing his experience and participating in various projects related to sports development. In particular, he joined the Monaco Basket Association, where he now helps coach the professional team competing in LF2.

From professional player to French national team member, then to consultant and sports development advocate, Ali Traoré has built a career centered on a common thread: basketball, performance, and mentoring.

Frédéric UNTERNAEHR

Men's Tetratlon Relay Masters World Champion

MODERN PENTATHLON

Awards:

Men's Tetratlon Relay Masters World Champion
Two-time European Champion in team triathlon and biathlon

Biography:

A former elite gymnast, Fréderic Unternaehr was a three-time champion at the Games of the Small States of Europe between 2007 and 2015. Later, while working as a firefighter in the Principality, he continued to pursue his athletic goals within his department as well as in his new favorite discipline: the modern pentathlon.

After switching sports, he began competing in laser run and triathlon, where he earned four world podium finishes and eleven European podium finishes. For the past two years, he has been training in obstacle course racing and fencing to compete in the five events of the modern pentathlon. His recent title as world masters champion in the tetrathlon, won alongside his teammate Denis Delusier, confirms his skills as a well-rounded athlete.

At the same time, Frédéric also serves as president of the Cultural and Sports Association of the Public Security Forces, where he works to foster unity between the Prince's Carabiniers and the firefighters through culture and sports.

Tony YOKA

Olympic Champion

BOXING

Awards:

Olympic Super-Heavyweight Champion at Rio 2016
2015 Amateur World Champion
Bronze medalist at the 2015 European Games
2010 Youth Olympic Champion
Professional boxer since 2017

Biography:

A leading figure in French boxing, Tony Yoka established himself very early on as one of the best super-heavyweights of his generation. After winning the Youth Olympic Games in 2010, he became the amateur world champion in 2015, before winning the gold medal the following year at the 2016 Rio Olympics in the +91 kg weight class.

He turned professional in 2017, continued his career in the heavyweight division, and won the European Union heavyweight title in 2021. Now competing in the Queensberry promotion, which brings together the world's best heavyweight boxers, he is one of the leading figures in French boxing.

First a world champion and then an Olympic champion in the span of just a few months, Tony Yoka has inspired a generation of French boxers with his career at the highest level and remains one of the most recognizable figures in the sport in France.

Ryan ZEZE

Multiple French 200m champion

TRACK AND FIELD

Awards:

3 French 200m titles (2023, 2024, 2025)
French 100m champion in 2023
French indoor 200m champion in 2022
Silver medallist at the 2022 European Championships in the 4 x 100m relay
2 appearances at the Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024
3 appearances at the World Championships: 2022, 2023 and 2025
World Championship finalist in the 4 x 100m in 2023 and 2025

Biography:

Ryan Zézé is a French athlete who specialises in sprinting, primarily the 200 metres and the 4 × 100 metres relay. Born in 1998 in Louviers, he has gradually established himself as one of France's leading sprinters over the past few seasons.

A regular member of the French national team, Ryan Zézé has now competed in two Olympic Games - in Tokyo in 2021 and in Paris in 2024 - as well as several World Championships. In particular, he took part in the 4 × 100-metre relay finals at the World Championships in Budapest in 2023 and in Tokyo in 2025.

At national level, he has particularly excelled in the 200 metres. He has won several French championship titles, notably in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, as well as an indoor title in 2022. He also won a European silver medal in the 4 x 100-metre relay at the 2022 European Championships in Munich.

Beyond his individual performances, Ryan Zézé is part of a generation of French sprinters who aim to establish themselves permanently at the very highest international level. His experience of major competitions, his consistency on the national stage and his role within the French team make him a key figure in French sprinting.