Pierre Bellot (swimmer)

Pierre Bellot
Personal information
Born (1968-11-08) 8 November 1968 (age 56)
Longjumeau, France
Sport
Country France
SportParalympic swimming
Disability classS4
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  France
Paralympic Games
1992 Barcelona Men's 50m freestyle S4
1992 Barcelona Men's 100m freestyle S4
1992 Barcelona Men's 50m butterfly S3-4
1992 Barcelona Men's 50m backstroke S4
1996 Atlanta Men's 50m backstroke S4

Pierre Bellot (born 8 November 1968) is a former French Paralympic swimmer who competed at international elite events. He was a four-time Paralympic champion.

Bellot was born without his arms and only has one leg, he practiced to do everyday tasks with his mouth and leg since he was a child. He is now a self-taught painter and has art exhibitions all around Europe and his artwork has been on display at the European Parliament in Strasbourg four times. He was award the National Order of Merit in 1996 by Jacques Chirac after winning five medals at the Paralympics.

References

  1. ^ "Pierre Bellot - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 7 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Pierre Bellot - APBP Biography". APBP. 7 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Pierre Bellot beyond disability". Le Telegramme (in French). 15 August 2006.