Alexandre Bouzaid

Alexandre Bouzaid (born 29 June 1981) is a French-Senegalese épée fencer representing Senegal in international competitions. Twice African champion (2010 and 2011), he took part in the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Career Bouzaid was born in Kaolack, Senegal, but raised in Libourne, near Bordeaux, in France. He is of Lebanese descent. He began fencing at the age of four at his local club. He became won the French national championship for his age class in 1996. Two years later he earned a gold medal at the Cadet World Championships in Valencia, Venezuela.

After he failed to qualify to the 2008 Summer Olympics Bouzaid, who holds dual citizenship, decided to fence for Senegal. In London he defeated 15–9 Poland's Radosław Zawrotniak in the first round, but lost 11–15 to reigning World champion Paolo Pizzo of Italy.