Yves Prigent

Yves Prigent
Personal information
NationalityFrench
Born (1993-08-30) 30 August 1993
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb)
Sport
CountryFrance
SportCanoe slalom
Event
C2, Mixed C2
ClubCesson Rennes Canoe Kayak
Medal record
Men's canoe slalom
Representing  France
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2015 LondonC2 team
Gold medal – first place2017 PauMixed C2
Silver medal – second place2018 Rio de JaneiroMixed C2
U23 World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2013 Liptovský MikulášC2 team
Bronze medal – third place2016 KrakówC2
U23 European Championships
Gold medal – first place2014 SkopjeC2 team
Junior European Championships
Silver medal – second place2011 Banja LukaC2

Yves Prigent (born 30 August 1993) is a retired French slalom canoeist who competed at the international level from 2011 to 2018, specializing in the C2 event.[1]

He won three medals at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships with two golds (Mixed C2: 2017, C2 team: 2015) and a silver (Mixed C2: 2018).

His partner in the men's C2 boat was Loïc Kervella. His partner in the mixed C2 boat is Margaux Henry.

His father Jean-Yves is a former slalom canoeist and medalist from World Championships. His younger sister Camille is also a slalom canoeist.[2] His cousin Lily Ramonatxo is a successful rhythmic gymnast.[3]

World Cup individual podiums

Season Date Venue Position Event
201516 August 2015Pau3rdC2
201823 June 2018Liptovský Mikuláš3rdMixed C2
1 September 2018Tacen2ndMixed C2
8 September 2018La Seu d'Urgell2ndMixed C2

References

  1. ↑ "Yves PRIGENT (FRA)". CanoeSlalom.net. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
  2. ↑ "Yves Prigent (FRA)". CanoeICF.com. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
  3. ↑ "RAMONATXO Lily - FIG Athlete Profile". www.gymnastics.sport. Retrieved 2025-05-16.