Aix-en-Provence, 9 August 2016, ALTERSIS is proud to announce that Denis GARGAUD was crowned Olympic champion in Rio in the C1 kayak.

An ALTERSIS employee since 1 March 2013, Denis is a worthy representative of the company and its values, similar to those of top level sport.

For almost four years, Denis has been dividing his time between his sporting and professional activities. His permanent contract with ALTERSIS was arranged, so that he could prepare for major events in his top level sporting career and especially get ready for the Olympic Games in Rio.

Guy PUECH, founder and chairman of ALTERSIS, an engineer from the Ecole Centrale in Marseille and a 4th Dan black belt judoka, said:

“Since early 2013, Denis has naturally become a flag bearer for ALTERSIS. He participates very actively in the image that I want to give our company: focusing on values similar to those which we have in top level sport. What he has just achieved in Rio is quite simply magical and unforgettable. He made the whole of France come alive with his gold medal, the culmination of phenomenal preparation work. After becoming champion of France, Europe and the world, what a great way to top it off! I am proud to have Denis as an employee and, of course, the entire ALTERSIS Group was behind him all the way. We have been dreaming of this title for four years and now Denis has won it: He is Olympic champion! ”

Denis GARGAUD says:

“Guy PUECH has always believed in me. It is four years since we met for the first time and our joint objective was for me to become Olympic champion in Rio in 2016. What has happened today is just incredible. I’m walking on air”.