Manon NOEL

Manon NOEL is a French athlete and competes in Vaulting.

Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport?	She began the sport at age six in Bourghelles, France.
Why this sport?	Her parents took her to a riding school when she was six where she was introduced to doing acrobatics on ponies. She fell in love with the sport right away and since the team was looking for new members was soon enrolled in it and preparing for competitions. "I like the richness of the sport, which brings together everything I love - acrobatics, dancing, and horseback riding. It's a true passion. I can hardly go without it for more than 15 days. It allows me to clear my head, push my limits."
Name of coach	Davy Delaire [national], FRA

Further Personal Information
Occupation	Athlete
Languages	French

General Interest
Injuries	She sustained a knee injury while taking part in the compulsory competition at the 2018 World Equestrian Games [WEG] in Tryon, NC, United States of America. She competed the following day in the freestyle routine despite the injury. (leperon.fr, 19 Sep 2018)
Sporting philosophy / motto	"Live fully and enjoy the moment." (asvef.com, 01 Oct 2014)
Other sports	She trained in gymnastics and performed acrobatic routines in the Lomme circus school for nine years before joining the French vaulting team. (france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr, 02 Sep 2014; lavoixdunord.fr, 07 Dec 2012 )