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Charles Moreau (cyclist)

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Canadian Paralympic cyclist
Charles Moreau
Charles Moreau in a steep climb at the 2024 World Championships
Personal information
Born (1982-04-11) 11 April 1982 (age 42)
Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Sport
Country Canada
SportParalympic cycling
Disability classH3
Medal record
Paralympic cycling
Representing  Canada
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Road race H3
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Road time trial H3
Parapan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Toronto Road race H3
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Toronto Road time trial H3
Paratriathlon
ITU World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2009 Gold Coast Paratriathlon TRI-1

Charles Moreau (born 11 April 1982) is a Canadian Paralympic cyclist who competes at international elite cycling competitions. He is a double Paralympic and Parapan American Games bronze medalist in road cycling.

Accident

On 20 January 2008, Moreau was involved in a serious car accident. His car broke down on a bridge near Trois-Rivières, he waited for a tow truck to recover his vehicle. Ten minutes later, a truck collided into his car and left him paralysed from the waist down. Moreau tried out paratriathlon and won a silver medal at the 2009 World Championships and three fourth-place positions in other world triathlon championships, he switched to cycling and has won numerous medals and victories at four World Cups since 2015.

References

  1. "Charles Moreau - Canadian Paralympic Committee". Canadian Paralympic Committee. 18 December 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-07-28.
  2. "My sport - Paracycling". Charles Moreau Quebec Paracyclist. 18 December 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-12-18.
  3. Amundson, Quinton (16 September 2016). "Canadian Charles Moreau reaping rewards of choosing para-cycling". CBC. Archived from the original on 2016-09-18.

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