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 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]
Early Life and Education
Elly was born in Saint-Nazaire, a coastal town in France known for its rich maritime heritage. He pursued academic studies in business and sports management.[5][6]
Sports Career
Elly pursued a career in athletics, specializing in track and field events such as decathlon and discus throw. His athletic abilities caught the interest of the bobsled team from Monaco, which marked a turning point in his winter sports journey. Elly became a member of the French bobsled team and had the opportunity to compete in the Olympic Games. His participation in the games brought great pride to his hometown, as he became the first winter Olympian from there. In recognition of this achievement, the city awarded him with a medal.[7]
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
- ^ 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
- ^ "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.
- ^ "En route pour Sotchi (5/8) : Elly Lefort (Bobsleigh)". vavel.fr. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ "Jeux de Sotchi : Lefort porte si bien son nom". ouest-france.fr. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ "Le bobbeur Elly Lefort aime la glace, au cassis". actu.fr. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
External links
Media related to Elly Lefort at Wikimedia Commons
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