Elly Lefort
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 November 1987 Saint-Nazaire, France |
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 100 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'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. Beyond 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.[3][4][5][6]
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.[7][8][3][9][4][10]
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.[11][12]
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]
Entrepreneurship and Personal Training
In Chicago, Elly established himself as a personal trainer, 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.[3][4][13]
Philanthropy
Elly supports initiatives aimed at promoting health, education, and environmental sustainability.[3]
References
- ^ a b c FIBT Profile: ELLY Lefort Archived 2014-02-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c FIBT Profile: Elly Lefort Archived 2014-05-05 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c d "On the way to Sochi (5/8): Elly Lefort (Bobsleigh)". vavel.fr. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "Le bobbeur Elly Lefort aime la glace, au cassis". actu.fr. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ TIEC, Recueilli par David LE (2014-01-29). "Jeux de Sotchi : Lefort porte si bien son nom". Ouest-France.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ Ouest-France (2014-02-25). "Exclusif. Elly Lefort à la rédaction de Ouest-France". Ouest-France.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ L.-T, D. (2014-01-27). "Elly Lefort, premier Nazairien aux JO d'hiver". Ouest-France.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ GAUTIER, Vincent (2013-08-09). "À Saint-Nazaire, Elly prépare les JO... en bobsleigh". Ouest-France.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "IBSF | International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation: Athlete". www.ibsf.org. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "JO - Bobsleigh : Elly Lefort, premier Nazairien aux JO d'hiver". www.ouest-france.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Sports Reference Profile". Archived from the original on 2020-04-17.
- ^ "Sochi2014.com profile". March 19, 2014. Archived from the original on March 19, 2014.
- ^ Ouest-France (2013-12-23). "Un samedi exceptionnel avec le bobeur Elly Lefort". Ouest-France.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-03-28.
External links
Media related to Elly Lefort at Wikimedia Commons
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