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Estanguet - 10 things to know with detail
Tony Estanguet is a French slalom canoeist who has won three Olympic gold medals in the C-1 event.
He was born on May 2, 1978, in Pau, France, into a family of canoeists.
Estanguet comes from a long line of successful athletes, with his father and uncle both being Olympic champions in canoeing.
He began his competitive canoeing career at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the top athletes in the sport.
Estanguet won his first Olympic gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Games, followed by another gold at the 2004 Athens Games, and a third gold at the 2012 London Games.
In addition to his Olympic success, Estanguet has also won multiple World Championships and European Championships titles in slalom canoeing.
He has been praised for his technical skills, agility, and mental toughness on the water, which have helped him achieve such success in a highly competitive sport.
Estanguet retired from competitive canoeing after the 2012 Olympics but remains involved in the sport as a coach and mentor to younger athletes.
He has also been active in promoting the sport of canoeing and advocating for environmental conservation efforts to protect the rivers and waterways where he trains and competes.
Tony Estanguet is widely regarded as one of the greatest slalom canoeists of all time and a true legend in the sport.