Joris Daudet facts for kids
Daudet at the 2016 Olympics
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 12 February 1991 Saintes, France |
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| Current team |  France |
| Discipline | BMX racing |
| Role | Rider |
Joris Daudet is a famous French BMX racing cyclist. He was born on February 12, 1991. Joris is a World Champion in BMX. He won a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris for men's BMX racing.
Joris was born in Saintes, France. In 2011, he won all twelve events on the European BMX tour. That same year, he also won the World Championship.
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Joris Daudet's Racing Career
Early Success and World Championships
Joris showed great talent early in his career. He won the World Championship in 2011. This was a big achievement for him.
In 2013, he earned a second-place medal in the time trial event at the BMX World Championship. He then won the BMX World Championship again in 2016. This showed his amazing skill and determination.
Recent World Championship Results
Joris continued to compete at a high level. In 2017, he finished in third place. The next year, in 2018, he took second place. He keeps proving himself as one of the best BMX riders.
In 2024, Joris won another gold medal at the World Championships in Rock Hill. This was his fourth World Championship title.
Olympic and European Games Appearances
Representing France at the Olympics
Joris has represented France in several Olympic Games. He competed in the men's BMX event at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He also raced at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.
His biggest Olympic moment came at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. There, he won a gold medal in the men's BMX racing event. This was a dream come true for him.
Competing in the European Games
Joris also competed for France in the 2015 European Games. These games were held in Baku. He earned a gold medal in the men's BMX event there.
Awards and Honours
Special Recognition for Achievements
Joris Daudet has received special awards for his success. These awards recognize his contributions to sports.
- Knight of the Legion of Honour: In 2024, Joris was given the Knight of the Legion of Honour award. This is a very high honor in France. It recognizes his outstanding achievements.
Images for kids
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Joris Daudet at the 2016 Olympics
External Links
- Joris Daudet at UCI BMX Supercross World CupLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Joris Daudet at OlympediaLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Joris Daudet at Olympics.com (archived: OlympicChannel.com and Olympic.org)
- Joris Daudet at the Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français Lua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Joris Daudet para niños
