Coraline Vitalis

Coraline Vitalis was born on May 9, 1995, in Le Gosier, Guadeloupe, a French overseas territory. She began her fencing journey at the age of seven, joining the Chevalier de Saint-Georges club in Le Gosier. Her initial foray into the sport was during an open tryout, which sparked an immediate interest. This early passion was solidified after winning her first regional competition, reinforcing her belief in pursuing fencing.

Vitalis has built a distinguished career in fencing, with a strong focus on team and individual épée events. Her achievements include a bronze medal at a World Cup event in Göteborg, Sweden, in 2014, and a gold medal at the World Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in 2015. She has been a consistent presence at the European Fencing Championships, earning multiple gold medals in team events in 2017 (Tbilisi), 2018 (Novi Sad), 2022 (Antalya), and 2023 (Kraków). A significant individual milestone was her gold medal in individual épée at the 2019 European Championships in Düsseldorf, Germany. Her success extends to the European Games, where she secured a team gold medal in 2023 in Kraków – Małopolska. Coraline Vitalis trains at the National Institute of Sport, Expertise and Performance (INSEP) in Paris, France.

Her career reached an Olympic level with participation in the 2020 Summer Olympics. She further advanced her Olympic presence by competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, where she earned a silver medal in the women’s team épée event. Vitalis is known for her right-handed technique and her dedication to the sport, balancing the rigor of training with the freedom of expression within fencing. She aims to continue competing at the highest level, with ambitions to participate in future Olympic Games.