Anne-Laure Viard facts for kids
 Anne-Laure Viard |
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| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's canoe sprint | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| Bronze | 2008 Beijing | K-2 500 m |
| World Championships | ||
| Bronze | 2005 Zagreb | K-2 500 m |
| Bronze | 2007 Duisburg | K-2 500 m |
| Bronze | 2009 Dartmouth | K-1 200 m |
Anne-Laure Viard (born on June 7, 1981) is a talented French athlete. She is known for her skills in sprint canoeing. Anne-Laure has competed in many big events since the mid-2000s. She has won several important medals for France.
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Anne-Laure Viard: A Champion Canoeist
Anne-Laure Viard is a professional sprint canoeist. This sport involves racing special boats called canoes or kayaks. Athletes paddle very fast over short distances. Anne-Laure has shown great dedication and skill in her sport. She has represented France in two Summer Olympics.
Her Journey in Sprint Canoeing
Anne-Laure started competing in the mid-2000s. She quickly became a strong competitor. Sprint canoeing requires a lot of strength, speed, and teamwork. Anne-Laure often competed in events with a partner. Her main partner was fellow French canoeist Marie Delattre. Together, they formed a powerful team.
Olympic Glory in Beijing
One of Anne-Laure's biggest achievements came at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She competed in the K-2 500 metres event. The "K-2" means it was a kayak race with two paddlers. Anne-Laure and her partner, Marie Delattre, worked together perfectly. They won a bronze medal for France. This was a very proud moment for them and their country.
World Championship Achievements
Besides the Olympics, Anne-Laure Viard also won three bronze medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships. These championships are major international competitions.
- In 2005, she won a bronze medal in the K-2 500 metres event. This was in Zagreb.
- In 2007, she earned another bronze in the K-2 500 metres. This event took place in Duisburg.
- In 2009, she won a bronze medal in the K-1 200 metres event. The "K-1" means it was a kayak race with one paddler. This championship was held in Dartmouth.
Anne-Laure Viard's career shows her consistent performance. She is a true champion in sprint canoeing.
Gallery
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Marie Delattre and Anne-Laure Viard in Club France on the evening after their bronze medal (Beijing 2008)
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Marie Delattre and Anne-Laure Viard
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Marie Delattre and Anne-Laure Viard at the medal award ceremony of the 2007 championships in Duisburg.
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Marie Delattre and Anne-Laure Viard with supporters
See also
In Spanish: Anne-Laure Viard para niños
