World Wheelchair Rugby

Tokyo 2020 countdown get to know… Christophe Salegui, France

World Championship Experience

  • Most recent: 2018
  • Years of participation: 2018

European Championship Experience

  • Most recent: 2019
  • Years of participation: 2017, 2017, 2019
  • Medals: 1 silver

Bio:

Favourite training music:

I love Brazilian music because it is my favorite country and culture.  I’ve already been there five times. My favorite song ever is «Sabanas Blancas» from Omi Hernandez.”

Top 4 Favorite Artists:

  • Thiago Brava
  • Zé Neto
  • Gabriel Diniz
  • Omi Hernandez

Favorite athlete: My favorite athlete is Ryley Batt, for a few reasons. He is the best rugby player ever but more, he is the rugby player who is the most nice and humble in the rugby world! It’s very easy to speak and spend time with him.

iPhone or Android? iPhone

Twitter or Instagram? Instagram

Cats or dogs? Dogs

Last country visited: Brazil

Favorite superhero: Wolverine  

Beach or mountains? Beach

Favorite Actor / Actress? Will Smith

Favorite all time movie: Collateral Beauty

Favorite football team: Olympique de Marseille

Favorite football player: Cristiano Ronaldo

Most used App: Instagram

Last App you downloaded: Olympic!

Favorite video game: FIFA

Favorite anime character: Olive et Tom

Which would you rather win — a Grammy or an Oscar? Grammy

Favorite subject in school: Mathematics

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Never respect someone who don’t respect you 

If you could have a chat with anyone, dead or alive, who would you select? Michael Jordan, Will Smith and Michelle Rodriguez

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