Camille Lecointre

Camille Lecointre was born on February 25, 1985, in Harfleur, France. Her career in sailing began to take shape early, leading to her first Olympic participation in London 2012 in the women’s 470 class, where she and Mathilde Géron secured a fourth-place finish. This early experience at the Olympic level established her as a prominent figure in French sailing. Throughout her career, Lecointre has consistently medalled at major international sailing events, demonstrating her skill and dedication to the sport.

Lecointre’s career progression is marked by significant medal wins and a continuous pursuit of excellence. She earned a bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships and later won the world title in 2016 with Hélène Defrance. This partnership continued to the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics, where they secured a bronze medal in the women’s 470 class. Following this success, Lecointre partnered with Aloïse Retornaz, with whom she won the 470 European Championships in both 2019 and 2021. Their collaboration also resulted in a silver medal at the 2019 Military World Games and a victory in the Sailing World Cup final in Marseille.

Continuing her Olympic journey, Lecointre, alongside Aloïse Retornaz, earned another bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics in the women’s 470 event. She then transitioned to the mixed dinghy format, competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with Jeremie Mion, reflecting her adaptability and enduring presence in top-tier sailing. Her sustained performance across multiple Olympic cycles and partnerships highlights her strategic acumen and technical proficiency in sailing.