World Wheelchair Rugby

Tokyo 2020 countdown get to know… Sébastien Verdin, France

World Championship Experience

  • Most recent: 2018
  • Years of participation: 2018

European Championship Experience

  • Most recent: 2019
  • Years of participation: 2019
  • Medals: 1 silver

Bio:

Sébastien Verdin, 29, has played with the French national rugby team since April 2018. He is classified 3 points, and lives in Dijon, France.  Sébastien works in physical and mental preparation. 

Before a tournament he likes to spend time at home, quietly packing his bag, eating good food, spending time with pets and plants. He trains until the last second and never forgets to pack tea and chocolate!

Favorite athlete: Alexis Vastine

iPhone or Android? Iphone! 

Twitter or Instagram? instagram 

Cats or dogs? the two 🙂 all animals

Last country I visited: England (Leicester)

Favorite world landmark: Eiffel Tower 😏

Favorite cartoon character: “the mysterious cities of gold”

Favorite superhero:  batman or ironman 

Beach or mountains? mountains

Favorite Actor / Actress? Johnny Depp

Favorite all time movie: “le petit prince”

Favorite football team: Les Bleus! (French national team!)

Favorite football player: Olivier Giroud

Most used App: Instagram

Last App you downloaded: Kahoot!

Favorite video game: The Last Of Us

Favorite subject in school:  Biology and sport

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? “The only limit is the one you set yourself”

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