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| BOUZAID Alexandre |
| NOC |
Senegal
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| Gender | Men |
| Born |
29 Jun 1981
in Kaolack, SEN
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| Height | 1.72 m |
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Sport Specific Information |
| When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began fencing at age four in France. |
Further Personal Information |
| Languages |
English, French |
General Interest |
| Other information |
FROM FRANCE TO SENEGAL
Born in Senegal, of Lebanese origins, he grew up in France and received citizenship there. He represented France until 2010, at which point he switched to compete for Senegal. "In 2010 I was contacted by the Senegal Fencing Federation. I accepted their invitation to return and defend the colours of Senegal." (alexandrebouzaid.blogspot.com, 22 Jan 2012; popxibaar.com, 24 Sep 2010; stadafric.com, 01 Aug 2016)
EDUCATION
He has studied for a master's degree in sports training at Paris-East Creteil University, a master's degree in sports and fitness administration and management at ESG Management School in Paris, France, and a master's degree in marketing at ESSEC Business School. (LinkedIn profile, 03 May 2021)
OCCUPATION
He works as a project director for an information technology company in France. (LinkedIn profile, 03 May 2021) |
Further Personal Information |
| Family |
Daughter Alienor, one son |
Sport Specific Information |
| Why this sport? |
There was a training centre near his house. "I took it up for fun. Fencing's the best." |
General Interest |
| Most influential person in career |
His family and friends. (Athlete, 06 Aug 2016) |
Sport Specific Information |
| Handedness |
Left |
General Interest |
| Ambitions |
To win an Olympic medal. (Athlete, 06 Aug 2016) |
| Hobbies |
Playing sports, spending time with friends and family, travelling. (Athlete, 06 Aug 2016) |
| Injuries |
He suffered from a meniscus injury in 2011. (Athlete, 06 Aug 2016) |
| Memorable sporting achievement |
Winning the African championships four times [2010, 2011, 2015, 2016], and winning gold at the 1998 World Cadet Championships in Valencia, Venezuela. (Athlete, 06 Aug 2016) |
International Debut |
| Year |
2000 |
| Competing for |
France |
General Interest |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
"To enjoy fencing and have fun while winning." (Athlete, 06 Aug 2016) |
Sport Specific Information |
| Club / Team |
Sports Reunis Colmar Escrime: France |
| African Championships |
| 2019 |
2 |
Team Epee |
Bamako, Mali |
| 2018 |
3 |
Individual Epee |
Tunis, Tunisia |
| 2017 |
3 |
Individual Epee |
Alexandria, Egypt |
| 2016 |
1 |
Individual Epee |
Algiers, Algeria |
| 2015 |
1 |
Individual Epee |
Cairo, Egypt |
| 2015 |
3 |
Team Epee |
Cairo, Egypt |
| 2014 |
5 |
Individual Epee |
Cairo, Egypt |
| 2011 |
1 |
Individual Epee |
Cairo, Egypt |
| 2010 |
1 |
Individual Epee |
Tunis, Tunisia |
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