Maud Lefort

Maud Lefort
Personal information
Born (2006-05-28) 28 May 2006 (age 18)
Val d'Oise, France
Sport
Country France
SportPara badminton
ClubUS Ézanville-Écouen, Val-d'Oise
Medal record
Para badminton
Representing  France
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Pattaya Women's singles
European Para Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Rotterdam Singles SU5
Gold medal – first place 2023 Rotterdam Doubles SL3-SU5
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Rotterdam Mixed doubles SL3-SU5

Maud Lefort (born 2006) is a French para badminton player who competes in international badminton competitions. She is a double European Para champion in the singles and doubles events with Caroline Bergeron and won a bronze medal in the mixed doubles event with Mathieu Thomas.[1]

At seven years old, Lefort had a life-changing accident when her elbow was dislocated following a sporting activity. This resulted in her having limited movement in her left forearm.[2][3]

She won the Canada Para Badminton International in 2023 which secured her a place at the Olympics in Paris in 2024.[2]

Achievements

World Championships

Women's singles

Year Venue Opponent Score Result
2024 Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall, Pattaya, Thailand India Manisha Ramadass 21–19, 12–21, 14–21 Bronze Bronze

References

  1. ^ "Maud Lefort - BWF Profile". BWF Badminton. 29 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Maud Lefort: A Rising Star in Badminton Aiming for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games". archysport.com. 22 June 2023.
  3. ^ "French prodigy Lefort a real prospect at home Paralympics". BWF Olympics. 29 August 2023.