Antoine Valois-Fortier

Biography

Antoine started practising judo at the age of 4. His parents thought it could help manage his high level of energy. His rapid success and the pleasure he was having fighting, soon made him a fan of the sport. At the age of 15, after a few national and international events, Antoine began to believe that he could go the Olympics. He points to his father as the main figure of influence in his life, thanking his advices in his career and his life in general. In the sport of judo, he claims that Nicolas Gill has been his role model. When not busy training, Antoine spend time studying to complete his CEGEP in human science.  Occasionnally, he also likes to spend time with his friends, going to the cinema or playing basketball.