International Triathlon Union

In August 2010, at the age of 24,  Alexis was the victim of a work accident. After several months of hospitalisation and numerous surgeries his leg could not be saved, so he underwent a straight transtibial amputation in September 2013.

Before the accident, Alexis was an active sportsman, playing basketball from the age of eight to 23 years old. At the age of 20 year, Alexis obtained a license in combat sport, with his specialty being Full Contact. In May 2010 he won the French champion title in the 86kg division.

After the accident, he challenged himself to become a champion in para-triathlon. and went on to create the association “Le Sport Du Bon Pied” to promote disabled athletes. Since then, Alexis has gone on to have huge success in paratriathlon events. Currently ranked world number two, Alexis has secured a total of eight gold medals in his career so far.

Recent Highlights

- Winner of the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Rotterdam;
- Winner of the 2017 Iseo - Franciacorta ITU Paratriathlon World Cup;
- Winner of the 2017 Kitzbühel ETU Triathlon European Championships;
- Winner of the 2017 Besancon ITU Paratriathlon World Cup; and
- Winner of the 2017 Gold Coast ITU World Paratriathlon Series.