About Jean-Yves Prigent
Born 1954. Jean-Yves Prigent is a French kayaker.
Jean-Yves Prigent (born 1954) is a French slalom canoeist who competed at the international level from 1976 to 1983. He won a three medals at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships with a gold (K1 team: 1977) and two bronzes (K1: 1981; K1 team: 1981). His son Yves and his daughter Camille have also competed in canoe slalom. In 2024 he was convicted of sexually assaulting two teenagers, and was implicated in another case of rape and sexual assault of minors.
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Who is Jean-Yves Prigent?
French canoeist
When was Jean-Yves Prigent born?
Jean-Yves Prigent was born on 16 May 1954 in Rennes.
What is Jean-Yves Prigent's occupation?
Jean-Yves Prigent is a kayaker.
What nationality is Jean-Yves Prigent?
Jean-Yves Prigent is French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean-Yves Prigent. https://biography.guide/jean-yves-prigent/
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