Jean Quevillon

Jean Quevillon (born 8 August 1963) is a Canadian Paralympic cyclist. He has two Paralympic medals.

Jean Quevillon
Personal information
NationalityCanadian
CitizenshipCanadian
Born (1963-08-08) 8 August 1963
Sainte-Adèle, Quebec, Canada
Sport
Country Canada
SportCycling
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Paralympic Games
Cycling
Silver medal – second place 2000 Sydney Mixed Road Bicycle Time Trial CP Div 3
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Beijing Men's Track Individual Pursuit CP3

Career

Quevillon made his national debut at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, where he earned a silver medal in the Mixed Road Bicycle Time Trial CP Div 3.[1] He would later compete at the Cerebral Palsy Games in 2005,[2] where he would win six medals; one gold, two silver and three bronze.[3]

Quevillon was selected to represent Team Canada at the 2008 Summer Paralympics, where he won a bronze in the men's individual pursuit.[4] He later finished in fifth place in the CP3 men's 24.8 kilometre time trial with a time of 41:42.97.[5]

Quevillon announced his retirement on November 4, 2009.[6]

References
  1. "Track Worlds Day 2, Paralympics". canadiancyclist.com. October 26, 2000. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
  2. "Road Nationals Update, Canadians Win Medals at World Championships for Athletes with Cerebral Palsy". canadiancyclist.com. July 4, 2005. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
  3. "Une 6e médaille pour Jean Quevillon". rds.ca (in French). July 8, 2005. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
  4. "Strong first day for Canada at Paralympic Games". Toronto Star. September 8, 2008. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
  5. "Paralympic Games". canadiancyclist.com. September 12, 2008. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
  6. "Jean Quevillon annonce sa retraite". rds.ca (in French). November 4, 2009. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
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