Thomas Bouhail (born 3 July 1986 in Montfermeil, Seine-Saint-Denis) is a French gymnast of Algerian descent. He won a silver medal in vault at the 2008 Summer Olympics.[1]

Thomas Bouhail
Personal information
Country represented France
Born (1986-07-03) 3 July 1986 (age 38)
Montfermeil
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing  France
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2008 Beijing Vault
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2010 Rotterdam Vault
World Cup Final
Gold medal – first place 2008 Madrid Vault
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2009 Milan Vault
Gold medal – first place 2011 Berlin Vault
Silver medal – second place 2007 Amsterdam Floor exercise
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal – first place 2009 Pescara Vault
Silver medal – second place 2009 Pescara Team
Bronze medal – third place 2005 Almería Team

In December 2011, just a few months before the 2012 Summer Olympics, Bouhail suffered a fractured tibia and fibula following a fall during a training session.[2] Later it was revealed that the injury was more serious than it was first thought as it also affected his knee ligaments and the sciatic nerve, which led to complications and Bouhail had to undergo 15 operations in six weeks to have his leg saved. The surgical intervention was successful, however, it is unsure whether he can ever return to competitive gymnastics.[3] Bouhail has personally announced the end of his gymnastics career and is now a gymnastics trainer.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Thomas Bouhail Biography and Olympic Results". Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
  2. ^ "Bouhail, la grosse tuile". Sport24.com (in French). Le Figaro. 26 December 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
  3. ^ "French gymnast has 15 operations in six weeks". AFP. Yahoo! News. 24 February 2012. Retrieved 25 February 2012.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Thomas Bouhail passe à autre chose". L'equipe.fr. 18 December 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
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