Philippe Médard

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePhilippe Jean Charles•Médard
Used namePhilippe•Médard
Born10 June 1959 in Meslay-du-Maine, Mayenne (FRA)
Died30 September 2017 in Paris XIIIe, Paris (FRA)
Measurements185 cm / 85 kg
AffiliationsUSAM Nîmes, Nîmes (FRA)
NOC France
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Philippe Médard was a goalkeeper who was one of the leaders of the French team that brought them to international prominence, finishing his career after the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, where he led France to a bronze medal. Médard was on the French national team from 1979-92, earning 188 caps, and starting as goalkeeper from 1983-92. Domestically he was a seven-time French Champion, winning with Stella Sports Saint-Maur in 1980, USM Gagny in 1982 and 1985-87, and USAM Nîmes in 1990-91. He also played for Montpellier Paillade SC, Massy 91 Finances, and AC Boulogne-Billancourt during his club career, and won the 1987 Coupe de France with USM Gagny.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1992 Summer Olympics Handball FRA Philippe Médard
Handball, Men (Olympic) France 3 Bronze