Hamilton Sabot

Hamilton Sabot is a French gymnast. He recently competed in the 2012 London Olympics, after making an appearance at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, reaching 8th in the final of the individual all-around .

Born: May 31, 1987 in Cagnes-Sur-Mer, France
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 139 lbs
Website: Twitter




Career Highlights:

• Competed in 2008 Olympics
• Qualified in 2012 London Olympics

Julien Arias

Julien Arias is a French rugby union player, playing the wing position for the Stade Francaise Paris team of the Top 14 league. He is also a member of France's national rugby union team. 

Arias became famous for featuring on cover of the 2007 Dieux du Stade calendar. 




Born: October 26, 1983 in Marsaille, France
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 181 lbs


Career Highlights:

• Test debut on June 27, 2009 in Sydney, Australia vs. France
• Played for US Colomiers from 2000-2004
• Played for France A in 2005

Olivier Giroud

Olivier Giroud is a French striker, currently playing for French Ligue 1 team Montpellier. Reports suggest that he will be signed up bu Arsenal for £12 million in 2012. 


Giroud also plays in international competitions, debuting in November 2011 in a match vs, Belgium. He was named part of the Uero 2012 squad by France. 

Born: September 30, 1986 
Height: 6'3 1/2" 
Weight: 194 lbs 
Website: Twitter



 
Career Highlights: 

• Played for Grenoble from 2005-2008 
• Played for Istres, on loan, from 2007-08 
• Played for Tours from 2008-2010 
• scored his first international goal in February 29, 2012, in a friendly vs Germany
• UNFP Player of the Month in Ligue 2, September & November 2009

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is a French professional tennis player, currently ranked number five in the world, a career high (as of June 7, 2012). He is also the No. 1 ranked French player.

His highest achievement is reaching the finals of the 2008 Australian Open. So far  he has won eight ATP singles titles, including the 2008 Paris Masters, as well as four ATP doubles titles. He recently reached the quarterfinals of the 2012 French Open, losing to Novak Djokovic in five sets.

He turned pro in 2004. Tsonga has French and Congolese parentage.

Born: April 17, 1985 in Le Mans, France 

Height: 6'2" 

Weight: 91 kg

Residence: Gingins, Switzerland

Website: www.jowilfriedtsonga.com

Achievements/Career Highlights:

• Reached a career high of number 5 on February 27, 2012
• Career prize money: $9.033 million
• Career Win-Loss record: 213-97
• Reached the semifinals of 2011 Winbledon, and quarterfinals of 2011 US Open
• Reached the finals of the 2011 World Tour Finals, losing to Roger Federer 

Romain Barras

Romain Barras is a French decathlete. He represented France in 2004 and 2008 Olympics but did not win any medals.


Barras won the combined events in 2010 European Championships in Barcelona. 

Born: August 1, 1980 in Calais, France
Height: 1.93 m
Weight: 87 kg
Website: www.romainbarras.fr


Career Highlights:

• Won first place in 2003 World Student Games
• Won first place in 2005 Mediterranean Games
• Personal best: 8298 points, set in 2007 TNT Fortuna Meeting