Gérald Métroz

Gérald Roger Métroz (born 16 May 1962 in Martigny) is a journalist, sports consultant, writer, and columnist.

Early life
Métroz lost both of his legs in 1964 when he was hit by a train when he was at the train station of his hometown.

Paralympics
Métroz participated in the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta. He played in the Men's Doubles and the Men's Singles. In the doubles he played with Martin Erni and made it to the quarter-finals.

Other work
Métroz is also a public speaker at presentations and conferences and the founder of the company Gérald Métroz Sports Consulting.

Books

 * "Soudain un train", Jacques Briod, Editions Autrement (Paris, 2001), German translation "Ich lass mich nicht behindern", Jacques Briod, Scherz Verlag (2002)
 * "La Vie d'en bas", Gerald Metroz, Editions Empiric Vision (Martigny, 2019) ISBN 9782839927758

Films

 * Gérald Métroz - Elle est pas belle, la vie? by Jean-François Amiguet (2006)