Martin Pelletier

Martin Pelletier (born April 1, 1967) is a former Canadian para table tennis player who has competed in five Parapan American Games. He was a teammate of Ian Kent who has also won multiple medals.[1]

Martin Pelletier
Personal information
Born (1967-04-01) 1 April 1967
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Sport
Country Canada
SportPara table tennis
Disability classC9
Medal record
Para table tennis
Representing  Canada
Parapan American Games
Bronze medal – third place1999 Mexico CityMen's singles C9-10
Bronze medal – third place2007 Rio de JaneiroMen's teams C9-10
Para Pan-American Championships
Gold medal – first place2001 Buenos AiresMen's singles C10
Bronze medal – third place2003 BrasiliaMen's singles C9
Bronze medal – third place2005 Mar del PlataMen's teams C10

In July 1992, Pelletier was involved in a serious motorcycle accident which resulted in a right arm amputation, he started playing table tennis recreationally with friends two years after the accident. He became the first Canadian table tennis player to win a table tennis title in 2001 in Buenos Aires, he went on to compete in the 2000 Summer Paralympics but didn't advance to final rounds.[2]

References
  1. "IPTTC Profile - Martin Pelletier". International Para Table Tennis Federation. 8 April 2019.
  2. "Athlete Bio - Martin Pelletier". Paralympics Canada. 8 April 2019.
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