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 (born February 12, 1991) is a famous French BMX rider. He is known for winning many championships around the world. Joris won a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris for men's BMX racing.
He was born in Saintes, France. In 2011, Joris had an amazing year. He won all twelve events on the European BMX tour. That same year, he also became the World Champion.
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Joris Daudet's Career Highlights
Joris Daudet has had a very successful career in BMX racing. He has won many medals at major competitions.
World Championships
Joris has won several gold medals at the UCI BMX World Championships.
- In 2011, he won his first World Championship title in BMX racing.
- He won another gold medal in 2015 for the BMX time trial event.
- In 2016, he became the BMX racing World Champion again.
- Most recently, he won gold at the 2024 World Championships.
He has also earned silver and bronze medals at these championships.
- He won silver in 2012, 2013, and 2018.
- He took home bronze medals in 2010, 2014, 2017, 2022, and 2023.
Olympic Games
Joris Daudet has represented France in BMX racing at the Summer Olympics.
- He competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
- He also raced at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.
- His biggest Olympic success came at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, where he won a gold medal.
Other Major Wins
Joris has also achieved success in other important competitions.
- In 2015, he won a gold medal at the 2015 European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan.
- He has won two gold medals at the European BMX Championships (in 2011 and 2017).
- As a junior rider, he won gold medals at the World Junior Championships in 2008 and 2009. He also won the European Junior Championship in 2008.
Awards and Honours
Joris Daudet has received special recognition for his achievements.
- In 2024, he was named a Knight of the Legion of Honour. This is a very high award in France.
See also
In Spanish: Joris Daudet para niños
