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Marie-Amélie Le Fur

b. 1988

French para athletics competitor

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About Marie-Amélie Le Fur

Born 1988. Marie-Amélie Le Fur is a French paralympic athlete and athlete.

Marie-Amélie Le Fur (; born 26 September 1988) is a French Paralympic athlete from Vendôme, Centre Region, competing in T44 sprint and F44 long jump events. Her left leg was amputated below the knee following a motor scooter accident in 2004. Before she lost her leg, she was a French junior running champion. As of 2023, Le Fur is the President of the French Paralympic and Sports Committee.

Le Fur competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. There she won a silver medal in the women's Long jump – F44 event, a silver medal in the women's 100 metres – T44 event, and finished eighth in the women's 200 metres – T44 event. She won silver in the T44 200m, behind T43 athlete Marlou van Rhijn, but in a new T44 world record time.

In the 2016 Summer Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Le Fur captured gold medals in both the long jump T44 and the 400 metres T44 events, both with world records.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Poitiers
Positions held
President
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the National Order of Merit
Also known as
Marie-Amelie Le Fur

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Marie-Amélie Le Fur?

French para athletics competitor

When was Marie-Amélie Le Fur born?

Marie-Amélie Le Fur was born on 26 September 1988 in Vendôme.

What is Marie-Amélie Le Fur's occupation?

Marie-Amélie Le Fur is a paralympic athlete and athlete.

What nationality is Marie-Amélie Le Fur?

Marie-Amélie Le Fur is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marie-Amélie Le Fur

· Wikidata: Q3291459

· DBpedia: Marie-Amélie Le Fur

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