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Nicolas Savant-Aira
Personal information
Nationality France
ResidenceMarignane, France
Born (1980-11-30) November 30, 1980 (age 43)
Aix-en-Provence, France
Height1.53 m (5 ft 0 in)
Weight53 kg (117 lb; 8.3 st)
Table tennis career
Playing styleShakehand, Defensive
ClubOlimpique Hyerois, Toulon
Medal record
Table Tennis
Representing  France
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2007 Kranjska Gora Men's Team Class 5
Gold medal – first place 2011 Split Men's Singles Class 5
Silver medal – second place 2009 Genoa Men's Singles Class 5
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Split Men's Team Class 5

Nicolas Savant-Aira (born November 30, 1980) is a French wheelchair table tennis player competing in Class 5. He is currently playing for French club Olympic Hyerois.

General Interest

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Savant-Aira began playing table tennis aged 12 in Aix-en-Provence. For ten years he also practiced swimming at the same club, reaching National level in competitions. He is a double French national champion. By claiming Gold at the 2011 European Championships in Split, Croatia, he qualified directly for the London 2012 Paralympics.[1] Besides being an elite level athlete, he studied for a BTS and works as an IT developper.

Career record

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European Championships

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1st place, gold medalist(s) 2011 Split: Men's Singles Class 5
1st place, gold medalist(s) 2007 Kranjska Gora: Men's Team Class 5
2nd place, silver medalist(s) 2009 Genoa: Men's Singles Class 5
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 2011 Split: Men's Team Class 5


References

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  1. ^ http://www.ittf.com/World_Events/2012PG/Qualification_guide.pdf Qualification guidelines for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.