Vincent Gauthier-Manuel

Vincent Gauthier-Manuel (born 6 April 1986) is a French alpine skier and Paralympic athlete.

Gauthier-Manuel at the 2013 World Championships

Vincent Gauthier-Manuel
Personal information
NationalityFrench
Born (1986-04-06) 6 April 1986
France Canada
Websitewww.vincent-team.com
Sport
Country France
SportAlpine skiing
Event(s)Downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super combined, super-G
Medal record
Men's para alpine skiing
Representing  France
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2014 Sotchi Slalom, standing
Silver medal – second place2010 Vancouver Super combined, standing
Bronze medal – third place2010 Vancouver Giant slalom, standing
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2013 La MolinaDownhill, standing
Gold medal – first place2013 La MolinaSuper combined, standing
Gold medal – first place2013 La MolinaGiant slalom, standing
Gold medal – first place2013 La MolinaSlalom, standing

He competed in the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi, Russia. He won a gold medal in the slalom, standing, and a bronze medal in the giant slalom, standing.[1][2] Gauthier was awarded the National Order of Merit in 2010.

Golf

Although he was born missing most of his left arm, Gauthier started to play golf in 2013. He played his first Pro-AM before the Saint-Omer Open in 2014.

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