Emilie Gomis

Born: 18/10/1983 (39 yo)
Birth place: Ziguinchor (Senegal)

Citizenship : France, Senegal

Occupation : Athletes (Basket Player)
Active Years: 2001-present

Summary

Émilie Gomis is a French-Senegalese professional basketball player currently playing point guard position for French club ESB Villeneuve-d'Ascq and also played for Fenerbahçe of the TWBL league. She wears the number 4.

Biography

Trained in Rouen under the direction of Vincent Lavandier "She was full of potential and did not know his limits. Then , one day, face to face , I just pushed out of his physical and psychological limits . My goal was to show that she could do great things . "
Part of the team of France Women , she won the European title in 2009 . Injured in the last match of preparation, it must forfeit the 2010 World Cup . Back to the end of the championship , it is retained for France where she won a bronze medal at Euro 2016. She is featured in the 2012 Olympic team . Against Australia in group matches , it marks 22 points contributing greatly to the victory of France . In 2013, it is part of the France team silver medal at the European Championship which takes place in France .
In September 2013 , without a club , she announced a few months break in his career : "Since I am 18 years old , I continue seasons in club competitions and the France team, I needed holiday . There was a time when we feel we have reached the end . "