Camille Lacourt

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Highlight Rennen 4. Tag Europameisterschaften London 2016 – Videos

Full Name:	Camille Lacourt
Born:	April 22nd, 1985
	Narbonne, France
Nationality:	France
Status:	Active

Camille Lacourt Born April 22, 1985 in Nabornne, France Camille Lacourt is an elite backstroke specialist. Standing 6'7", Lacourt's height is beneficial to his sprint backstroke events, and he's been in the spotlight from a young age. Lacourt began swimming at the age of 5, but the time he turned 16, Lacourt was moving up the ranks in French swimming. Lacourt has been married to Valérie Bègue, former Miss France in 2008, since August 2008. The couple has a daughter together, Jazz, who was born in October 2012. Early career Lacourt competed in his first Junior European Championships in 2003, already singling out his speciality, the sprint backstroke events. By the time that he was 18 years old, Lacourt qualified for his first senior national championships, and managed to sneak into a semi-final. In 2005 Lacourt won his first two national titles in France in the 100 and 200-meter backstrokes, and he set records becoming a hopeful face for France's future. Coaching change In 2006 Lacourt decided it was time for a coaching change -- he switched to train with the likes of Philippe Lucas, who also coached Laurent Manaudou. Lacourt immediately saw a higher training regimen, and was more tired, but nonetheless the work was paying off. The following year …

Highlight Rennen 4. Tag Europameisterschaften London 2016 – Videos

Re-live all the excitement from the London Aquatics Centre where Hungary had a heck of a night with a total of 4 gold medals.

All Race Videos From Day 4 Of 2016 European Championships

Re-live all the excitement from the London Aquatics Centre where Hungary had a heck of a night with a total of 4 gold medals.

2016 European Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu takes on a tough double of 200 IM and 100 backstroke tonight in London at the 2016 European Championships.

Europameisterschaften 2016, Tag 4 Semi-, Finalläufe: Live Bericht

Europameisterschaften Schwimmen 2016 Montag 16. Mai bis Sonntag 22. Mai 2016 London Aquatics Centre (Pool der Olympischen Spiele 2012 im…

Watch: Day 3 Finals Videos From the European Championships

Sarah Sjostrom raced to her second gold medal of the championships in the women’s 100 freestyle on day 3.

2016 European Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte goes after the women’s 100m breaststroke title during tonight’s finals of the 2016 European Championships.

2016 European Championships: Day 2 Finals Photo Vault

Photos from day two finals at the European Championships in London.

3-Way Tie For Total Golds After Night 2 Of 2016 European C’ships

Hungary, home of Katinka Hosszu, is one of three nations holding 2 golds to its credit after the 2nd night of the 2016 European Championships.

Lacourt Takes Men’s 100 Backstroke At 2016 European C’ships (Video)

Watch Camille Lacourt hold off the field en route to topping the men’s 100m backstroke podium at the London Aquatic Centre.

French Federation Names Team of 29 Swimmers to 33rd European Championships

Fabien Gilot, Florent Manaudou, and Mehdy Metella were all named to the French squad for the 33rd LEN European Aquatics Championships in London in May.

FFN Release Full List of Athletes Who Will Represent France in Rio

France’s Coralie Balmy has been selected to swim the 200-400-800 freestyle events in Rio.

2016 French Elite Nationals Review: Selection Scenarii – Men

Jérémy Stravius emerged as the most prolific qualifier for individual events for Rio at the conclusion of the 2016 French Elite Nationals and Olympic Trials in Montpellier.

2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

It’s Day 5 of 2015 French Elite Nationals and Olympic Trials and Camille Lacourt, Damien Joly, and Lara Grangeon are all hoping to see their own Rio posters at the end of the night.

2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier: Day 5 Prelims Live Recap

Camille Lacourt is the top seed in the men’s 100 back on Day 5 of 2015 French Elite Nationals and Olympic Trials.

2016 French Elite Nationals in Montpellier: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Yannick Agnel and Jérémy Stravius are the two favorites in the men’s 200 free final, but the field is tight and the race will be exciting with 2 tickets to Rio in play.