Manuel Brissaud

Manuel Brissaud is a French slalom canoeist who competed in the 1980s and 1990s. He won four medals in the K-1 team event at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships with a gold (1991), two silvers (1985, 1993) and a bronze (1987).

Brissaud was a consistent presence on the podium for the French K-1 team, earning a gold medal in 1991, two silver medals in 1985 and 1993, and a bronze medal in 1987. These team successes highlight the strength of French canoe slalom during his active years [1]. While his primary international accolades are in team events, his participation and contribution were integral to the competitive performance of the French national team.

His career spanned a period where canoe slalom was gaining more prominence, eventually returning as an Olympic sport at the 1992 Barcelona Games after a hiatus since 1972. Although specific details of his individual Olympic participation are not widely detailed in common summary sources, his consistent presence at World Championships suggests a significant national standing within French canoe slalom [2].

• ICF medalists for Olympic and World Championships – Part 2: rest of flatwater (now sprint) and remaining canoeing disciplines: 1936–2007 at WebCite (archived November 9, 2009)
• ICF medalists for Olympic and World Championships – Part 2: rest of flatwater (now sprint) and remaining canoeing disciplines: 1936–2007 at WebCite (archived November 9, 2009).

• "Manuel Brissaud". CanoeSlalom.net. Retrieved July 17, 2025. (This source confirms his participation in various international events and provides context for the era.)