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A former high-level athlete, I am now a speaker and advocate specializing in combating violence in sports and promoting equality. As an ambassador for the Fondation pour l’Enfance, I have been working for several years with international institutions such as UNESCO and the United Nations. I also collaborate with schools and sports clubs to raise awareness, educate, and protect athletes from violence and discrimination.

My mission is to transform the sports world into a safer, fairer, and more respectful environment for everyone. Together, let’s work towards a more just sports community!

High-Level Athlete

I began my career as an elite athlete, specializing in the 3000m steeplechase. For 10 years, I was a member of the French national team, achieving:

  • 10 national team selections,

  • Multiple French championship titles,

  • 3 European medals,

  • 3 years of training at INSEP (National Institute of Sport, Expertise, and Performance).

My career brought many unforgettable moments and achievements. However, like many athletes, I also faced instances of violence. One of the most significant occurred in 2014 when I experienced abuse from a national coach. I filed a complaint, but, as is often the case in such situations, the proceedings were dismissed.

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Speaker

These experiences in elite sports deeply impacted me and ultimately contributed to the end of my athletic career. However, they also sparked a strong commitment within me: to make the sports world safer and more respectful for every athlete. I first shared my story on social media, and after receiving an overwhelming number of testimonies, I created the documentary SUITE, which highlights the courageous journeys of five athletes who experienced violence in sports.

Since then, everything has gained momentum. I now speak at screenings, conferences, and awareness-raising events for diverse audiences. Today, I’ve expanded these efforts internationally, participating in conferences organized by the United Nations and UNESCO. If you’d like to learn more, this is the place to do it!

Finally, after studying history and political science at the Sorbonne, I now work at a public health organization in Paris, where I design and lead awareness and prevention initiatives, as well as provide training sessions.

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