Camille Lacourt - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Camille Lacourt is a retired French swimmer who specialized in the backstroke events.
- 2. He was born on April 22, 1985, in Narbonne, France.
- 3. Lacourt made his international debut in 2004 at the European Championships and went on to represent France at multiple World Championships and Olympic Games.
- 4. He won his first major international medal at the 2010 European Championships, where he took gold in the 100m backstroke.
- 5. Lacourt had his breakout year in 2011 when he won the gold medal in the 100m backstroke at the World Championships in Shanghai.
- 6. He followed up his success in 2011 by winning the 50m backstroke gold at the 2013 World Championships in Barcelona.
- 7. Lacourt competed at the 2012 London Olympics, where he finished fourth in the 100m backstroke and fifth in the 200m backstroke.
- 8. In 2016, Lacourt won the silver medal in the 100m backstroke at the Rio Olympics, finishing just behind American swimmer Ryan Murphy.
- 9. He announced his retirement from competitive swimming in 2017, ending his career as one of the most successful French backstroke swimmers in history.
- 10. Since retiring, Lacourt has transitioned into a career in sports media and has appeared as a commentator and analyst for swimming events on French television.