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'''Elly Lefort''' (born 4 November 1987 in [[Saint-Nazaire]]) is a [[French people|French]] and Monegasque [[bobsleigh|bobsledder]]. He competed for Monaco until the 2013–14 season, before switching to compete for France.<ref name="fibtprofile">[http://www.fibt.com/bobsleigh/athletes.html?athl_id=130405 FIBT Profile: ELLY Lefort] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227173737/http://www.fibt.com/bobsleigh/athletes.html?athl_id=130405 |date=2014-02-27 }}</ref><ref name="fibtprofile2">[http://www.fibt.com/bobsleigh/athletes.html?athl_id=129092 FIBT Profile: Elly Lefort] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140505002652/http://www.fibt.com/bobsleigh/athletes.html?athl_id=129092 |date=2014-05-05 }}</ref>
'''Elly Lefort''' (born 4 November 1987 in [[Saint-Nazaire]]) is a [[French people|French]] and Monegasque [[bobsleigh|bobsledder]]. He competed for Monaco until the 2013–14 season, before switching to compete for France.<ref name="fibtprofile">[http://www.fibt.com/bobsleigh/athletes.html?athl_id=130405 FIBT Profile: ELLY Lefort] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227173737/http://www.fibt.com/bobsleigh/athletes.html?athl_id=130405 |date=2014-02-27 }}</ref><ref name="fibtprofile2">[http://www.fibt.com/bobsleigh/athletes.html?athl_id=129092 FIBT Profile: Elly Lefort] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140505002652/http://www.fibt.com/bobsleigh/athletes.html?athl_id=129092 |date=2014-05-05 }}</ref>

Lefort's bobsledding career is distinguished by his participation in the [[2014 Winter Olympics]] for France. Alongside driver [[Loïc Costerg]], [[Florent Ribet]], and [[Romain Heinrich]] in the France-1 sled, the team achieved a commendable 15th place finish in the four-man event. In addition to his Olympic and World Cup achievements, Lefort has also achieved success in the [[America's Cup]], securing victories in competitions held in Lake Placid and Park City.<ref name="vavel">{{cite web |title=On the way to Sochi (5/8): Elly Lefort (Bobsleigh) |url=https://vavel.fr/autres-sports/2014/01/31/jeux-olympiques/324488.amp.html |website=vavel.fr |access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref><ref name="actu">{{cite web |title=Le bobbeur Elly Lefort aime la glace, au cassis |url=https://actu.fr/pays-de-la-loire/guerande_44069/le-bobbeur-elly-lefort-aime-la-glace-au-cassis_9866190.html |website=actu.fr |access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=TIEC |first=Recueilli par David LE |date=2014-01-29 |title=Jeux de Sotchi : Lefort porte si bien son nom |url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/pays-de-la-loire/jeux-de-sotchi-lefort-porte-si-bien-son-nom-1898289 |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=Ouest-France.fr |language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ouest-France |date=2014-02-25 |title=Exclusif. Elly Lefort à la rédaction de Ouest-France. |url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/pays-de-la-loire/saint-nazaire-44600/jo-de-sotchi-elly-lefort-en-visite-la-redaction-de-ouest-france-1961239 |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=Ouest-France.fr |language=fr}}</ref>

== Early Life and Athletic Career ==
Elly was born in [[Saint-Nazaire]], a coastal town in France. He pursued academic studies in business and sports management. As an athlete, he went to track and field, particularly in decathlon and discus throw. His athletic performance attracted the attention of the Monaco bobsled team, leading to a significant phase in his winter sports career. Elly joined the French bobsled team and participated in the [[Olympic Games]]. His participation made him the first winter Olympian from his hometown, an honor recognized by his receiving the city's medal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=L.-T |first=D. |date=2014-01-27 |title=Elly Lefort, premier Nazairien aux JO d'hiver |url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/jeux-olympiques-dhiver-elly-lefort-premier-nazairien-aux-jo-1887207 |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=Ouest-France.fr |language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=GAUTIER |first=Vincent |date=2013-08-09 |title=À Saint-Nazaire, Elly prépare les JO... en bobsleigh |url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/pays-de-la-loire/saint-nazaire-44600/saint-nazaire-elly-prepare-les-jo-en-bobsleigh-708811 |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=Ouest-France.fr |language=fr}}</ref><ref name="vavel"></ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=IBSF {{!}} International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation: Athlete |url=https://www.ibsf.org/en/athlete/262965/lefort-elly?cHash=3ef51ed0899e489826f1a59b4bbc0c98 |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=www.ibsf.org |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name="actu"></ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=JO - Bobsleigh : Elly Lefort, premier Nazairien aux JO d'hiver |url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/jeux-olympiques-dhiver-elly-lefort-premier-nazairien-aux-jo-1887207 |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=www.ouest-france.fr |language=fr}}</ref>


Lefort competed at the [[2014 Winter Olympics]] for France. He teamed with driver [[Loïc Costerg]], [[Florent Ribet]] and [[Romain Heinrich]] in the France-1 sled in the [[Bobsleigh at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Four-man|four-man]] event, finishing 17th.<ref name="sportsrefprofile">{{cite web |title=Sports Reference Profile |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/le/elly-lefort-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417202935/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/le/elly-lefort-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2020-04-17 }}</ref><ref name="sochi2014profile">{{cite web |title=Sochi2014.com profile |date=March 19, 2014 |url=http://www.sochi2014.com/en/athlete-elly-lefort |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319223405/http://www.sochi2014.com/en/athlete-elly-lefort |archivedate=March 19, 2014}}</ref>
Lefort competed at the [[2014 Winter Olympics]] for France. He teamed with driver [[Loïc Costerg]], [[Florent Ribet]] and [[Romain Heinrich]] in the France-1 sled in the [[Bobsleigh at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Four-man|four-man]] event, finishing 17th.<ref name="sportsrefprofile">{{cite web |title=Sports Reference Profile |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/le/elly-lefort-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417202935/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/le/elly-lefort-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2020-04-17 }}</ref><ref name="sochi2014profile">{{cite web |title=Sochi2014.com profile |date=March 19, 2014 |url=http://www.sochi2014.com/en/athlete-elly-lefort |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319223405/http://www.sochi2014.com/en/athlete-elly-lefort |archivedate=March 19, 2014}}</ref>
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Lefort made his [[Bobsleigh World Cup|World Cup]] debut in November 2009. As of April 2014, his best finish is 8th, in a pair of events in [[2010-11 Bobsleigh World Cup|2010-11]].<ref name=fibtprofile /><ref name=fibtprofile2 />
Lefort made his [[Bobsleigh World Cup|World Cup]] debut in November 2009. As of April 2014, his best finish is 8th, in a pair of events in [[2010-11 Bobsleigh World Cup|2010-11]].<ref name=fibtprofile /><ref name=fibtprofile2 />

== Entrepreneurship and Personal Training ==
In [[Chicago]], Elly established personal training center, sharing his knowledge in training, nutrition, and motivational strategies. In addition to personal training, Elly pursued new business ideas, including the launch of a new yoga company, inspired by his travels.<ref name="vavel"></ref><ref name="actu"></ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ouest-France |date=2013-12-23 |title=Un samedi exceptionnel avec le bobeur Elly Lefort |url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/pays-de-la-loire/un-samedi-exceptionnel-avec-le-bobeur-elly-lefort-1821496 |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=Ouest-France.fr |language=fr}}</ref>

== Philanthropy ==
Elly supports initiatives aimed at promoting health, education, and environmental sustainability.<ref name="vavel"></ref>

==References==
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Revision as of 21:14, 2 April 2024

Elly Lefort
Personal information
Born (1987-11-04) 4 November 1987 (age 36)
Saint-Nazaire, France
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight100 kg (220 lb)
Sport
Country France
Sport Bobsleigh

Elly Lefort (born 4 November 1987 in Saint-Nazaire) is a French and Monegasque bobsledder. He competed for Monaco until the 2013–14 season, before switching to compete for France.[1][2]

Lefort competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics for France. He teamed with driver Loïc Costerg, Florent Ribet and Romain Heinrich in the France-1 sled in the four-man event, finishing 17th.[3][4]

As of April 2014, his best showing at the World Championships is 20th, coming in the two-man event in 2013.[1][2]

Lefort made his World Cup debut in November 2009. As of April 2014, his best finish is 8th, in a pair of events in 2010-11.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c FIBT Profile: ELLY Lefort Archived 2014-02-27 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ a b c FIBT Profile: Elly Lefort Archived 2014-05-05 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Sports Reference Profile". Archived from the original on 2020-04-17.
  4. ^ "Sochi2014.com profile". March 19, 2014. Archived from the original on March 19, 2014.

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