Chloe Sauvourel

Chloé Sauvourel (born June 18, 2000) is a swimmer from the Central African Republic. She competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the women's 50 metre freestyle event; her time of 37.15 seconds in the heats did not qualify her for the semifinals. She was the flagbearer for her country at the Parade of Nations.

Early life

Chloe Marie Helene Sauvourel was born on June 18, 2000, in the Central African Republic.

Swimming career

Sauvourel competed in the women's 50 metre freestyle at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships in Kazan, Tatarstan. She finished seventh in the second heat on 8 August, with a time of 46.55 seconds, which did not qualify her for the following round

Olympics

She arrived at the Olympic village on August 1, while her father stayed elsewhere in the city. Sauvourel was selected as the flagbearer for the Central African Republic's contingent in the parade of nations at the opening ceremony. She later said when asked show she felt, "Something very strong, it was a magical moment! I thank also the Central African trusting me! It was a real pride to wear the colors of my country!"

Sauvorel swam in the second heat on August 12, finishing sixth in the heat and 85th overall with a time of 37.15 seconds. This was outside of the qualifying time required to reach the following round. She later explained that she felt her prospects were reduced after becoming stressed about competing the day before her swim. She said that she hoped that it was "only the beginning of a beautiful story", as she had reduced her personal best time by seven seconds since the previous championship.