Enzo Lefort

Enzo Lefort was born on September 29, 1991, in Cayenne, French Guiana. His introduction to fencing occurred at the age of five after witnessing fellow French Caribbean fencer Laura Flessel win a gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Lefort developed his fencing skills by training at CREPS in Les Abymes, Guadeloupe, under Ruddy Plicoste, alongside athletes like Jean-Paul Tony Helissey and Ysaora Thibus. He later moved to the center for promising athletes in Châtenay-Malabry in metropolitan France to further his career.

Lefort’s career progression includes winning the French national championship in 2012. He made his Olympic debut at the 2012 London Olympic Games, where he competed in both individual and team foil events. In the 2013–14 season, Lefort achieved his first World Cup medal at the Challenge International de Paris and earned additional podium finishes in Venice, Saint-Petersburg, and Havana. He secured a team gold medal at the 2014 European Championships in Strasbourg and individually earned a bronze medal at the 2014 World Championships in Kazan, where his team also won gold. He concluded the season ranked No. 2 in FIE standings. At the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, he contributed to France’s silver medal in the team foil event. He continued to collect medals, including gold at the 2019 World Championships in Budapest (individual) and the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games (team).

Beyond his athletic achievements, Lefort has expanded his interests into photography, collaborating with publications like L’Équipe Magazine and GQ, and releasing two photo books, “Behind the mask” and “Hors piste.” This diverse engagement complements his fencing career, providing him with a balanced life outside of professional sports. His ongoing commitment to both his sport and creative pursuits highlights his disciplined approach and broad capabilities, positioning him as a notable figure both on and off the fencing strip.