Further Personal Information |
| Residence |
France |
Sport Specific Information |
| Club / Team |
CA Evron: France |
Further Personal Information |
| Higher education |
Sport Studies - National Institute of Sport and Physical Education [INSEP]: Paris, FRA |
General Interest |
| Memorable sporting achievement |
Winning bronze at the 2008 European championships is her most memorable medal, however she says "my all time favourite memory has to be just being at the 2008 Olympics. Even though I didn't win a medal, just being able to participate was amazing." (interviewsport.fr, 21 Nov 2011) |
Sport Specific Information |
| Why this sport? |
Her father encouraged her to try the sport. |
General Interest |
| Awards and honours |
She is the sole French female weightlifter at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. (francetv.fr, 29 May 2012) |
Sport Specific Information |
| When and where did you begin this sport? |
She began weightlifting in 1999 in France. |
General Interest |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
When asked if she had a ritual or way of focussing before a lift, she replied: "No, not even mentally. I come, I lift, and I leave!" (interviewsport.fr, 21 Nov 2011) |
| Other information |
MATERNITY BREAK
She took about two years out from competition after the 2008 Olympic Games in order to have a baby [daughter]. She returned to competitive weightlifting in early 2011. (interviewsport.fr, 21 Nov 2011) |
Further Personal Information |
| Family |
Husband and daughter |
| Other names |
Melanie Noel |
General Interest |
| Ambitions |
To finish in the top eight at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. (NOC, 21 Jul 2012) |
Sport Specific Information |
| Training Regime |
She does one session a day. |
Further Personal Information |
| Occupation |
Administrator |
London
Beijing
Paris
Chiang Mai
Santo Domingo
Antalya
Kazan
Lignano Sabbiadoro
Burgas
Dortmund