Maxime Thomas Explained

Maxime Thomas
Nickname:Maxou
Birth Date:17 December 1983
Birth Place:Nancy, France
Hometown:Lyon, France
Sport:Para table tennis
Disability:Spinal cord injury
Disability Class:C4

Maxime Thomas (born 17 December 1983) is a French para table tennis player who competes in international level events. He is a triple Paralympic bronze medalist, a World champion and six time European champion in team events. He is also a four-time World bronze medalist and double European champion in singles events.[1] [2]

Thomas was paralysed from the waist down aged 15 following a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease and he spent almost two years in a rehabilitation centre. He discovered para table tennis in 2000 when he got inspired by watching the 2000 Summer Paralympics once he left hospital, he played the sport that year and played competitively in 2001.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 25 October 2020 . THOMAS Maxime . IPTTC.org . ITTF Para Table Tennis.
  2. Web site: 25 October 2020 . Maxime Thomas . france-paralympic.fr . fr . France Paralympique.
  3. Web site: 1 February 2019 . Maxime Thomas: 'To win Paralympic gold would be fantastic!' . SportMag.fr . fr.