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'''Jean-François Lamour''' (born 2 February 1956, [[Paris]]) is a former [[France|French]] [[Fencing|fencer]] and current French [[politician]] and cabinet minister. A top fencer, he was a gold medallist at the [[1984 Summer Olympics|1984 Olympics]] and [[1988 Summer Olympics|1988 Olympics]] and a bronze medal winner at the [[1992 Summer Olympics|1992 Olympics]] in the men's individual sabre. He married Dr. Isabelle Spennato, a former French fencer and current president of the French Fencing Federation.<ref name="databaseolympics">{{cite web|url=http://www.databaseolympics.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=LAMOUJEA01 |title=Olympics Statistics: Jean-François Lamour |access-date=2011-04-23 |work=databaseolympics.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019021636/http://www.databaseolympics.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=LAMOUJEA01 |archive-date=2012-10-19 }}</ref><ref name="sports-reference">{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/la/jean-francois-lamour-1.html |title=Jean-François Lamour |access-date=2011-04-23 |work=sports-reference.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110518035829/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/la/jean-francois-lamour-1.html |archive-date=2011-05-18 }}</ref> He was also world champion in 1987. Retiring, he entered politics serving as the sports and youth counselor to the [[Mayor of Paris]] from 1993 to 1995. In 2002, he became the minister of sport, and in 2004, he was given responsibility for youth in addition to this.
'''Jean-François Lamour''' (born 2 February 1956 in [[Paris]]) is a French former [[Fencing|fencer]] and current [[politician]] and cabinet minister. During his fencing career, Lamour achieved various athletic accomplishments, notably qualifying for the 1987 world championship. He earned two gold medals, two silver medals, and one bronze medal in [[sabre]] Olympic events between 1984 and 1988.<ref name="databaseolympics">{{cite web|url=http://www.databaseolympics.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=LAMOUJEA01 |title=Olympics Statistics: Jean-François Lamour |access-date=2011-04-23 |work=databaseolympics.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019021636/http://www.databaseolympics.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=LAMOUJEA01 |archive-date=2012-10-19 }}</ref><ref name="sports-reference">{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/la/jean-francois-lamour-1.html |title=Jean-François Lamour |access-date=2011-04-23 |work=sports-reference.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110518035829/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/la/jean-francois-lamour-1.html |archive-date=2011-05-18 }}</ref>


After retiring from fencing, Lamour entered politics and served as the sports and youth counselor to the [[Mayor of Paris]] from 1993 to 1995. In 2002, he assumed the position of minister of sport, and later in 2004, he took on additional responsibilities for youth.
==Biography==
Lamour was only eight years old when he started learning [[fencing]] from Master Parent. At first, he did not enjoy [[fencing]] all that much, while his first classes were almost too much to bear. Coach Augustin Parent was very demanding, strict and persistent. He was a master of fencing technique and followed the principle "Teach what you can do yourself" in his work with students.


Lamour is married to [[Isabelle Spennato|Dr. Isabelle Spennato]], a former French fencer who currently holds the position of president of the French Fencing Federation.{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}}
Lamour's first big success came in 1971 when he turned 15. That year, he won the French junior championship in saber fencing. He went on to set a national record, winning the Champion of [[France]] title 13 times from 1977 through 1992, except 1979, 1986, and 1990.
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At the 1975 World Championship in [[Bucharest]], Lamour reached the semifinals, and in 1983 in [[Vienna]] he placed fifth. His first international success came in [[Lausanne]] in 1987, where he became World Champion. He is fully satisfied with the results he has achieved thanks to his persistence, willpower, self-dedication, and faith in success. And it was no accident. In the 1980s, Lamour returned empty-handed from the [[Olympic Games]] in [[Moscow]]. He was the only one of the French team to return home without a medal. But this only reinforced his resolve and his blade.


==Athletic career==
He owes his ascent to his new coach László Szepesi, who came from [[Hungary]] to head the French national team. At first their relations were complex as it usually happens when two strong personalities clash. All their differences ended as soon as László started coaching him. László proved himself as a talented coach, displaying exceptional knowledge in the spheres of fencing techniques, tactics, and methods.
Lamour began his [[fencing]] journey at the age of eight and attained his first notable win in 1971 at the French junior championship in Sabre [[fencing]] when he reached the age of 15.


Four years subsequent to that achievement, in 1975, Lamour advanced to the semifinals during the [[World championship|World Championship]], which took place in [[Bucharest]]. Over the next few years, he broke the national record by winning the Champion of [[France]] title 13 times between 1977 and 1992.
Finally came the long-awaited international success: Lamour won gold at the [[1984 Summer Olympics]] in [[Los Angeles]] despite extreme fatigue and anxiety that nearly paralyzed him in the final bout. Only days later, he fenced in the team tournament helping the French collect another Olympic silver medal.


During this time, he won a silver medal in the individual Sabre event at the [[Fencing at the 1983 Mediterranean Games|1983 Mediterranean Games.]] In the next year he achieved the gold medal at the [[1984 Summer Olympics]] in [[Los Angeles]]. And later on in 1987, he became the World Champion in [[Lausanne]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Olympedia – Jean-François Lamour |url=https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/21917 |website=www.olympedia.org |access-date=24 April 2023}}</ref> In 1988, Lamour received the prestigious Master of Saber prize. A few months later, he won a second gold medal in [[Seoul]].
In 1988, Lamour was awarded the Master of Saber prize. Several months later, he confirmed his superior skill in [[Seoul]], winning Olympic gold once again and silencing his skeptics. He went on to be appointed as France's Minister of Sports in 2002.

Under the guidance of his new coach, László Szepesi, who hails from [[Hungary]], Lamour underwent further training as a part of the French national team.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Szepsi |first=László |date=2003 |title=Competition Training and Competitive Preparation of National Team Level Fencers |url=http://old.semmelweis.hu/wp-content/phd/phd_live/vedes/export/szepesilaszlo-e.pdf |journal=Semmelweis University - Doctoral School of Education and Sports Sciences}}</ref> In 2002, Lamour took on the role of [[France]]'s [[Minister of Sports (France)|Minister of Sports]].


==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://fencing-future.com/ "For Future of Fencing" International Charity Fund website]
* [http://fencing-future.com/ "For Future of Fencing" International Charity Fund website]
* {{IOC profile|jean-francois-lamour}}
* {{Olympics.com profile|jean-francois-lamour}}


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Latest revision as of 10:51, 24 November 2024

Jean-François Lamour
Personal information
Born (1956-02-02) 2 February 1956 (age 68)
Paris, France
SpouseDr. Isabelle Spennato
Sport
SportFencing
Medal record
Men's fencing
Representing  France
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1984 Los Angeles Individual sabre
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul Individual sabre
Silver medal – second place 1984 Los Angeles Sabre team
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Barcelona Individual sabre
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Barcelona Sabre team
Mediterranean Games
Silver medal – second place 1983 Casablanca Individual sabre

Jean-François Lamour (born 2 February 1956 in Paris) is a French former fencer and current politician and cabinet minister. During his fencing career, Lamour achieved various athletic accomplishments, notably qualifying for the 1987 world championship. He earned two gold medals, two silver medals, and one bronze medal in sabre Olympic events between 1984 and 1988.[1][2]

After retiring from fencing, Lamour entered politics and served as the sports and youth counselor to the Mayor of Paris from 1993 to 1995. In 2002, he assumed the position of minister of sport, and later in 2004, he took on additional responsibilities for youth.

Lamour is married to Dr. Isabelle Spennato, a former French fencer who currently holds the position of president of the French Fencing Federation.[citation needed]

Athletic career

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Lamour began his fencing journey at the age of eight and attained his first notable win in 1971 at the French junior championship in Sabre fencing when he reached the age of 15.

Four years subsequent to that achievement, in 1975, Lamour advanced to the semifinals during the World Championship, which took place in Bucharest. Over the next few years, he broke the national record by winning the Champion of France title 13 times between 1977 and 1992.

During this time, he won a silver medal in the individual Sabre event at the 1983 Mediterranean Games. In the next year he achieved the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. And later on in 1987, he became the World Champion in Lausanne.[3] In 1988, Lamour received the prestigious Master of Saber prize. A few months later, he won a second gold medal in Seoul.

Under the guidance of his new coach, László Szepesi, who hails from Hungary, Lamour underwent further training as a part of the French national team.[4] In 2002, Lamour took on the role of France's Minister of Sports.

References

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  1. ^ "Olympics Statistics: Jean-François Lamour". databaseolympics.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-19. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  2. ^ "Jean-François Lamour". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  3. ^ "Olympedia – Jean-François Lamour". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  4. ^ Szepsi, László (2003). "Competition Training and Competitive Preparation of National Team Level Fencers" (PDF). Semmelweis University - Doctoral School of Education and Sports Sciences.
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