Pierre Bellot (swimmer)

Pierre Bellot (born 8 November 1968) is a former French Paralympic swimmer who competed at international elite events. He was a four-time Paralympic champion.[1]

Pierre Bellot
Personal information
Born (1968-11-08) 8 November 1968
Longjumeau, France
Sport
Country France
SportParalympic swimming
Disability classS4
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  France
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place1992 BarcelonaMen's 50m freestyle S4
Gold medal – first place1992 BarcelonaMen's 100m freestyle S4
Gold medal – first place1992 BarcelonaMen's 50m butterfly S3-4
Gold medal – first place1992 BarcelonaMen's 50m backstroke S4
Silver medal – second place1996 AtlantaMen's 50m backstroke S4

Bellot was born without his arms and only has one leg, he practiced to do everyday tasks with his mouth and leg since he was a child. He is now a self-taught painter and has art exhibitions all around Europe and his artwork has been on display at the European Parliament in Strasbourg four times. He was award the National Order of Merit in 1996 by Jacques Chirac after winning five medals at the Paralympics.[2][3]

References
  1. "Pierre Bellot - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 7 May 2021.
  2. "Pierre Bellot - APBP Biography". APBP. 7 May 2021.
  3. "Pierre Bellot beyond disability". Le Telegramme (in French). 15 August 2006.
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