Oristelle Marx

Oristelle Marx (born 7 July 1971) is a former French wheelchair tennis player, she is a right-handed player. She competed in two Paralympic Games and won two bronze medals in the doubles' events with Arlette Racineux.[1][2]

Oristelle Marx
Personal information
Born (1971-07-07) 7 July 1971
Sport
Country France
SportWheelchair tennis
DisabilityParaplegia
Medal record
Wheelchair tennis
Representing  France
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place1992 BarcelonaWomen's doubles
Bronze medal – third place1996 AtlantaWomen's doubles

In 1986, Marx was involved in an accident in a gymnastics training centre which resulted in her paraplegia. She now works as a consultant trainer for disability awareness.[3][4]

References

  1. "Oristelle Marx". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  2. "Jeux Paralympiques". Para Tennis (in French). Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  3. "Biographie". oristellemarx.com (in French). Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  4. "Quel interet pour vous?". oristellemarx.com (in French). Retrieved 10 February 2021.
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