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GWLADYS LEMOUSSU Gwladys Lemoussu was amputated from the left forearm due to a malformation at birth. She first started out as a cheerleader and at school she tried several disciplines, including tennis, rugby, climbing, basketball and cross-country. Her favorite sport as a teenager was swimming where she won multiple gold medals. As an adult, with a mix of sporting skills, she transitioned to para triathlon. After winning a third French Championship crown in 2015, Gwladys then won a bronze medal in the PT4 class at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio and is set to compete in her second Paralympic Games at Tokyo 2020 in the PST5 class. Paralympic Games Rio 2016 bronze medallist Other Major Games - World Champion 2016 World Championship silver medallist & 2017 bronze medallist WTPS Starts / Wins / Podiums 8 / 1 / 6 More info about Gwladys ATHLETES BIOS PTS5 FRA 501 52 - World Triathlon Media Guide Tokyo 2020 - Paralympics