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Solène Jambaqué
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Jambaqué at the 2013 World Championships
Personal information
Nationality French
Born (1988-04-14) 14 April 1988 (age 38)
Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France
Sport
Country  France
Sport alpine skiing
Event(s) Downhill
slalom
Giant slalom
Super combined
Super G
Medal record
Women's para alpine skiing
Representing  France
Paralympic Games
Gold 2006 Turin Super-G, standing
Gold 2006 Turin Downhill, standing
Silver 2006 Turin Slalom, standing
Silver 2010 Vancouver Downhill, standing
Silver 2010 Vancouver Super combined, standing
Silver 2014 Sochi Super-G, standing
Bronze 2006 Turin Giant slalom, standing
Bronze 2014 Sochi Giant slalom, standing
World Championships
Silver 2013 La Molina Super-G, standing
Bronze 2013 La Molina Downhill, standing

Solène Jambaqué is a talented French alpine skier. She was born on April 14, 1988, in Toulouse, France. Solène is famous for being a two-time Paralympic Champion.

The Paralympics are major international sports events. Athletes with disabilities compete in them. Solène has won many medals in alpine skiing at these games.

Solène's Paralympic Journey

Solène Jambaqué has competed in several Winter Paralympic Games. She has shown great skill and determination.

Turin 2006: A Golden Start

Solène competed in the 2006 Winter Paralympics in Turin, Italy. This was a very successful event for her.

  • She won a gold medal in the Super-G event.
  • She also earned a gold medal in the Downhill race.
  • Solène took home a silver medal in the Slalom.
  • She added a bronze medal in the Giant Slalom.

Vancouver 2010: More Silver Medals

Solène continued her success at the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, Canada.

  • She won a silver medal in the Downhill event.
  • She also earned a silver medal in the Super Combined event.
  • Solène finished 6th in the Giant Slalom.
  • She placed 4th in the Super-G.
  • She came in 8th in the Slalom.

Sochi 2014: Adding to Her Collection

At the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi, Russia, Solène continued to win.

  • She earned a silver medal in the Super-G.
  • She also won a bronze medal in the Giant Slalom.

World Championships Achievements

Besides the Paralympics, Solène has also competed in the World Championships.

2013 La Molina Championships

At the 2013 World Championships in La Molina, Spain, Solène won two more medals.

  • She secured a silver medal in the Super-G event.
  • She also won a bronze medal in the Downhill event.

External links

  • Solène Jambaqué at the International Paralympic CommitteeLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). (also here)
  • Solène Jambaqué at Équipe de France
  • Solène Jambaqué at the Comité Paralympique et Sportif Français Lua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
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