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Axel
REYMOND |
Sport |
Open Water Swimming |
NOC |
France
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Gender | Men |
Born | 13 Feb 1994
in Paris, FRA |
Height | 1.91 m |
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Sport Specific Information |
Club / Team |
AAS Sarcelles Natation 95: France |
General Interest |
Injuries |
In 2019 he sustained an inflammation in his biceps muscle that prevented him from competing at the French national championships. (ffnatation.fr, 07 Jun 2019)
He cut his head when he collided with a buoy during the 10km event at the 2014 European Championships in Berlin, Germany. Despite the injury he finished the race in ninth, then won the 25km event a few days later. (lemonde.fr, 17 Aug 2014) |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
"I love swimming in the wild. We see trees. This is better than counting tiles at the bottom of the pool." |
Name of coach |
Magali Merino [personal], FRA, from 2004 |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began swimming at age six in Savigny-le-Temple, France, and took up open water swimming in 2008. |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Armed Forces Athlete |
Languages |
English, French, German, Spanish |
General Interest |
Other information |
COACH He has a special appreciation for his long-time coach Magali Merino. "I followed her because when I was 14 she told me that if I trained seriously I could become a world champion. She takes care of me as if I were her son and that's exactly what I need during trainings. There are some who need to be pressed, while I only need her to push me and all her love that she gives to her swimmers. I need her coach mentality. My father died in 2012 and it was Magali who helped my parents to take me to the swimming pool and who picked me up because they were at work. We have always understood well each other. We are a sort of small family." (ffnatation.fr, 21 Oct 2021) |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Winning gold in the 25km event at the 2017 and 2019 World Championships. (ffnatation.fr, 21 Jul 2017; Facebook page, 19 Jul 2019) |
Other sports |
He represented France in swimming at the 2017 World Cup event in Canet-en-Rousillon, France. (SportsDeskOnline, 14 Aug 2017) |
Ambitions |
To become the first swimmer to win both the Marathon Swim World Series and UltraMarathon Swim Series in the same season, and to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. (club-sarcelles-natation-95.com, 29 Jan 2020; ffnatation.fr, 16 Dec 2021) |
Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Fontainebleau, FRA |
General Interest |
Milestones |
He became the first French open water swimmer to win a world title in the 25km event, following his victory at the 2017 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. (sportmag.fr, 17 May 2021; SportsDeskOnline, 01 Sep 2021) |
Sport Specific Information |
Training Regime |
He trains at the National Sports Centre of the French Defence Ministry in Fontainebleau, France. |
European Championships |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
Heats |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
800m Freestyle |
8:12.81 |
World Championships |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
2 |
2022 |
Budapest, HUN |
25km |
5:02:22.7 |
1 |
2019 |
Gwangju, KOR |
25km |
4:51:06.2 |
1 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
25km |
5:02:46.4 |
4 |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
25km |
4:55:55.8 |
12 |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
10km |
1:50:28.4 |
22 |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
5km |
55:31.8 |
40 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
10km |
1:50:33.0 |
20 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
25km |
4:53:47.2 |
European Championships |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
4 |
2022 |
Rome, ITA |
25km |
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3 |
2022 |
Rome, ITA |
5km - Team Relay |
1:00:08.3 |
1 |
2021 |
Budakalász, HUN |
25km |
4:35:59.8 |
7 |
2021 |
Budakalász, HUN |
10km |
1:51:49.6 |
2 |
2018 |
Glasgow, SCO |
5km |
52:41.7 |
4 |
2018 |
Glasgow, SCO |
25km |
4:58:03.4 |
1 |
2016 |
Hoorn, NED |
25km |
5:02:22.0 |
9 |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
10km |
1:50:07.6 |
1 |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
25km |
4:59:18.8 |
15 |
2012 |
Piombino, ITA |
10km |
1:59:57.8 |
3 |
2012 |
Piombino, ITA |
25km |
5:04:06.3 |
World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
36 |
2023 |
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10km |
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18 |
2023 |
Funchal, POR |
10km |
1:45:26.9 |
15 |
2023 |
Setúbal, POR |
10km |
1:56:06.9 |
15 |
2022 |
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10km |
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6 |
2022 |
Paris, FRA |
10km |
1:51:46.87 |
4 |
2021 |
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10km |
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14 |
2021 |
Abu Dhabi, UAE |
10km |
1:48:42.0 |
5 |
2021 |
Doha, QAT |
10km |
1:52:14.5 |
6 |
2021 |
Ohrid, MKD |
10km |
1:55:16.4 |
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2020 |
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10km |
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18 |
2020 |
Doha, QAT |
10km |
1:50:07.9 |
20 |
2019 |
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10km |
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2 |
2019 |
Ohrid, MKD |
10km |
2:00:21.9 |
8 |
2018 |
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10km |
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9 |
2018 |
Abu Dhabi, UAE |
10km |
1:53:27.8 |
3 |
2018 |
Balatonfüred, HUN |
10km |
1:55:59.10 |
4 |
2018 |
Doha, QAT |
10km |
1:52:43.0 |
43 |
2017 |
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10km |
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22 |
2017 |
Abu Dhabi, UAE |
10km |
1:46:11.1 |
28 |
2017 |
Hong Kong, CHN |
10km |
1:53:32.8 |
5 |
2016 |
Abu Dhabi, UAE |
10km |
1:47:48.20 |
5 |
2016 |
Viedma, ARG |
10km |
1:55:50 |
1 |
2015 |
Abu Dhabi, UAE |
10km |
1:57:52.1 |
3 |
2015 |
Nouméa, NCL |
10km |
1:57:24.40 |
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