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Sarah Ourahmoune Olympics

She began boxing at age 14 in Aubervilliers, France. Initially, she went to a boxing gym looking for taekwondo lessons. The coach encouraged her to try boxing, and she returned the next day. She enjoyed the atmosphere, music, and comradeship. She trains with Boxing Beats in Aubervilliers, under the guidance of her father-in-law, Marcel Denis.

Boxing
France
Birth Date: Jan 21, 1982
Sarah Ourahmoune profile image
Height: 5′1″
Birth Place: Sèvres
Olympic Experience: 2016

Sarah Ourahmoune Olympic Medals

Olympic Medals

0
Gold
1
Silver
0
Bronze
1
Total

Sarah Ourahmoune Olympics Milestones

Season Event Rank
2016 Women's Flyweight S Silver

Sarah Ourahmoune Biography

Her training routine includes a strength session in the mornings and a three-hour boxing session in the afternoons. She also trains twice a week at the National Institute of Sport [INSEP] in Paris, France. This rigorous schedule helps her maintain peak physical condition.

Awards and Honours

In 2012, she was named Knight of The Legion of Honour in France. She received the Richness in Diversity Trophy from the Qatar embassy in 2011. In 2010, she earned the Women and Sport Trophy as Women's Sports Personality of the Year.

Challenges and Achievements

When she started boxing, competitive female boxing was prohibited by French law. She was the only girl at her gym and faced criticism that boxing was not for women. Even her mother tried to persuade her coach to make her stop. However, after her first bouts, she gained respect from everyone.

Retirement Plans

She planned to retire from competitive boxing after the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Her journey has been marked by significant breaks. In 2003, she took a break to focus on special education studies and returned to boxing in 2007. She also paused her career to have her daughter after missing out on qualification for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Other Activities

Together with her husband Franck, she set up a company called 'Dynamic Boxe' that offers boxing lessons to women in Aubervilliers. They also provide courses for company employees. Additionally, she gives conference speeches, works on illustrations, and has written a book about her sporting career.

Further Studies

She holds a master's degree in marketing and communication and is a qualified fitness coach. Her educational background complements her athletic career and business ventures.

Her personal life includes her husband Franck and their daughter. She is fluent in French and balances her roles as an athlete and business owner effectively.

Sarah Ourahmoune FAQs on Olympics

  • Who is Sarah Ourahmoune?

    She began boxing at age 14 in Aubervilliers, France. Initially, she went to a boxing gym looking for taekwondo lessons. The coach encouraged her to try boxing, and she returned the next day. She enjoyed the atmosphere, music, and comradeship. She trains with Boxing Beats in Aubervilliers, under the guidance of her father-in-law, Marcel Denis.

  • Which game does Sarah Ourahmoune play?
    Sarah Ourahmoune, a famous Boxing from France, proudly competes for the country in international Boxing events.
  • In which city Sarah Ourahmoune was born?
    Sarah Ourahmoune was born on January 21, 1982 in Sèvres, France.
  • How many Olympic medals has Sarah Ourahmoune won throughout her Boxing career?
    Sarah Ourahmoune has won 1 Olympic medal in Boxing throughout her career.
  • When did Sarah Ourahmoune first compete in the Olympics?
    She represented France at the 2016 Olympics.
  • What is Sarah Ourahmoune's height?
    Sarah Ourahmoune's height is 5 feet 1″ inches.
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