Rédouane Hennouni-Bouzidi

Rédouane Hennouni-Bouzidi (born 16 January 1989) is a French Paralympic athlete who competes at international elite track and field competitions. He competes in middle-distance running and cross-country running events, he was a former steeplechase runner. He is a double European champion and has competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics where he finished fourth in the men's 1500m T38.[1][2][3]

Rédouane Hennouni-Bouzidi
Personal information
Born (1989-01-16) 16 January 1989 (age 35)
Amiens, France
Sport
Country France
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classT38
Event1500 metres
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  France
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2018 Berlin 1500m T38
Gold medal – first place 2020 Bydgoszcz 1500m T38

Impairment

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Hennouni-Bouzidi was practicing figure skating in a training session, he tried doing a Salchow jump and lost balance and struck his head on another skater's skate. He was hospitalised and underwent brain surgery to remove a blood clot which resulted in paralysis on his right side.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Redouane Hennouni-Bouzidi - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 26 December 2021. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Redouane Hennouni-Bouzidi - France Paralympique (in French)". France Paralympique. 26 December 2021. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Redouane Hennouni-Bouzidi - World Athletics". World Athletics. 26 November 2021. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Redouane Hennouni-Bouzidi: "I am a warrior and warriors go all the way!" (in French)". Hauts de France. 11 June 2018. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
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