GERNY Celine

24 Apr 1982
39
Female
GII
RETHEL
 
France
FAISSAULT
 
France

Events and Medals

Discipline Event Rank Medal
EQU Equestrian Team Test to Music 6
Individual Test - Grade II  , EL

Schedule

Change
Start
Time
Location Event Status
Equestrian Park
Finished

Biographical Information

Highlights

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RankEventYearLocation
Paralympic Games
6Individual Freestyle Test - Grade Ib2016Rio de Janeiro, BRA
8Individual Championship Test - Grade Ib2016Rio de Janeiro, BRA
10Team Test to Music2016Rio de Janeiro, BRA
10Individual Championship Test - Grade Ib2008Beijing, CHN
11Individual Freestyle Test - Grade Ib2008Beijing, CHN
World Equestrian Games
4Individual Freestyle Test - Grade Ib2010Lexington, KY, USA
5Individual Championship Test - Grade Ib2010Lexington, KY, USA
12Team Test to Music2010Lexington, KY, USA
European Championships
5Individual Freestyle Test - Grade II2017Gothenburg, SWE
6Individual Test - Grade II2017Gothenburg, SWE
10Team Test to Music2017Gothenburg, SWE
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Athlete, Teacher
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Education, Teaching - Charleville-Mezieres University, France
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Partner Geoffray, one daughter
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French
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Pole Hippique de Rethel [Saumur, FRA]
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Nadeje Bourdon [personal], FRA
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2004 for France (trouville.fr, 05 Apr 2011)
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She broke her left leg after falling from her horse in the lead up to the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. She was able to return to competition two years later in May 2014. (presse.fr, 28 Feb 2012; cgerny.celeonet.fr, 19 Nov 2014; saulces.monclin.pagesperso-orange.fr, 14 Nov 2014)

In April 2007 she fractured her femur, tibia and fibula in a fall during qualification for the world championships. She returned to the saddle in September 2007. (cgerny.celeonet.fr, 19 Nov 2014)
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2004 (cgerny.celeonet.fr, 19 Nov 2014)
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She began riding at age six at an equestrian centre in Rethel, France. She took up Para equestrian in 2004. (trouville.fr, 05 Apr 2011; Le Belvedere, 01 Apr 2021)
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She discovered the sport through a school promotion that allowed youngsters to try different activities for free during the school year. She also credits the sport for helping her gain confidence after her accident. "I overcame my disability due to the contact with my horses and through my practice I gain the strength to fight and make my life memorable." (yanous.com, 07 Jan 2011; cgerny.celeonet.fr, 19 Nov 2014)
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To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (Le Belvedere, 01 Apr 2021)
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She combines her training on the horse with cardio activities such as hand cycling and swimming. She also practises vaulting in order to improve her balance on the horse. She trains mainly at the facilities of the French Institute for the Horse and Equestrian [IFCE] in Saumur, France. (cgerny.celeonet.fr, 31 May 2021)

General Interest

Classification
GRADE II (FEI, 07 Aug 2021)

Type of Impairment
Spinal Cord Injuries (cgerny.celeonet.fr, 19 Nov 2014)

Origin of Impairment
Acquired (cgerny.celeonet.fr, 19 Nov 2014)

Impairment Details
She has paraplegia as the result of a horse riding accident in 2001. (cgerny.celeonet.fr, 19 Nov 2014)

General
DRESSAGE TRAINER
She has studied to become a dressage trainer at the National School for Equitation [ENE] in Saumur, France. (cgerny.celeonet.fr, 19 Nov 2014)

FILM INSPIRATION
Her life is the source of inspiration of the French telefilm 'Lies pour la vie' [Linked by life], by the actress and writer Laetitia Milot. "I am honoured that my life experience could help inspire the writing of this novel, and I am proud to be part of the film adaptation as an extra. I thank Laetitia Milot to give value to Para athletes and to promote Para equestrian dressage. In normal life we are immersed in the world of able-bodied people. I encourage people to attend a Para sport competition in order to get immersed in the world of the handicapped." She took part in the film production as an extra. (francebleu.fr, 07 Jun 2021)

Legend
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Gold Medal Event
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Silver Medal Event
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Bronze Medal Event
EL:
Eliminated
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