Achelle Guion

Achelle Guion is a Filipino powerlifter who has competed in the 2012 Summer Paralympics.

Achelle Guion
Personal information
NationalityPhilippines
Born (1971-12-29) December 29, 1971
Manila, Philippines
Sport
Country Philippines
SportPowerlifting
Event(s)-45kg Category
Medal record
Representing  Philippines
Women's powerlifting
Asian Para Games
2018 Jakarta -45 kg
2014 Incheon -45 kg

Early life and education

Guion was born on December 29, 1971[1]in Manila, Philippines. She attended the Trinity University of Asia in Quezon City to pursue a course on business management and later worked as a production worker.[2]

Career

Guion started her powerlifting career in 2003. Her acquired impairment was caused by the effects of poliomyelitis.[2] She was among the three powerlifters who represented the Philippines in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London along with Adeline Dumapong and Agustin Kitan. Guion herself competed in the women's -44kg event[3] where she placed sixth among eight competitors by lifting 70 kilograms.[4]

At the 2014 Asian Para Games in Incheon, Guion won a silver medal in the women's -45kg event by lifting 70 kilograms and in the 2017 World Para Powerlifting Championships in Mexico City, Guion placed eight by lifting the same weight in the same weight category.[2] She won another silver in the 2018 Asian Para Games in Jakarta in the women's -45kg event behind China's Guo Lingling of China.[5]

References
  1. "Athlete Profile: Guion, Achelle". Asian Para Games Jakarta 2018 - Results System. Archived from the original on 8 October 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  2. "Athlete Bio: GUION Achelle". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  3. Moore, Roy (23 August 2012). "Pinoy Paralympians gear up for London Games". GMA News. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  4. "Women's -44 kg". London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 11 January 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  5. Gillen, Nancy (7 October 2018). "China most successful nation on first day of 2018 Asian Para Games". Inside the Games. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
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