Tony Estanguet — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Three-time Olympic gold medalist in C1 canoe slalom (2000, 2004, 2012)
President of Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024 since 2018
Led Paris's successful bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics
Served as a Member of the IOC Athletes' Commission (2013-2021) and Vice President at the International Canoe Federation (2014-2021)
Holds a Master's degree in Sports Marketing and Business Strategy

Biography

Tony Estanguet serves as the President of Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024, a role he has held since 2018. A distinguished former French slalom canoeist, Estanguet is a three-time Olympic champion in the C1 (canoe single) event. He successfully led Paris's bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics, transitioning from a celebrated athletic career to a key leadership position in international sports management.