Evann Girault

Evann Jean Abba Girault (born 25 August 2004) is a French-Nigerien sabre fencer.

Girault was born on 25 August 2004 in Orléans, France, to a French father and Nigerien mother.

His brother was a fencer, and after watching him participate at various events, he decided to try out the sport himself.

[1] He joined the fencing club Cercle d'Escrime Orléanais [fr] in 2015.

[5] He participated at the African Olympic qualifying tournament in April 2024 and defeated Algerian Zacharia Bounachada in the final by a score of 15–10, securing a spot at the 2024 Summer Olympics representing Niger.