Jean Quevillon Explained

Jean Quevillon
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Birth Date:8 August 1963
Birth Place:Sainte-Adèle, Quebec, Canada
Country: Canada
Sport:Cycling

Jean Quevillon (born 8 August 1963) is a Canadian Paralympic cyclist. He has two Paralympic medals.

Career

Quevillon made his national debut at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, where he earned a silver medal in the Mixed Road Bicycle Time Trial CP Div 3.[1] He would later compete at the Cerebral Palsy Games in 2005,[2] where he would win six medals; one gold, two silver and three bronze.[3]

Quevillon was selected to represent Team Canada at the 2008 Summer Paralympics, where he won a bronze in the men's individual pursuit.[4] He later finished in fifth place in the CP3 men's 24.8 kilometre time trial with a time of 41:42.97.[5]

Quevillon announced his retirement on November 4, 2009.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Track Worlds Day 2, Paralympics . canadiancyclist.com . December 12, 2019 . October 26, 2000.
  2. Web site: Road Nationals Update, Canadians Win Medals at World Championships for Athletes with Cerebral Palsy . canadiancyclist.com . December 12, 2019 . July 4, 2005.
  3. Web site: Une 6e médaille pour Jean Quevillon . rds.ca . December 12, 2019 . French . July 8, 2005.
  4. News: Strong first day for Canada at Paralympic Games . December 12, 2019 . Toronto Star . September 8, 2008.
  5. Web site: Paralympic Games . canadiancyclist.com . December 12, 2019 . September 12, 2008.
  6. Web site: Jean Quevillon annonce sa retraite . rds.ca . December 12, 2019 . French . November 4, 2009.