Felix Lebrun

French table tennis player born in 2006, youngest ever to reach world top 15, bronze medalist at 2024 Paris Olympics and 2023 European Championships

Born in Montpellier, France on November 6, 2006, Félix Lebrun emerged from a table tennis family that shaped his early development in the sport. His father Stéphane, a former professional player, and mother provided crucial guidance, while his older brother Alexis also pursued competitive table tennis at the highest levels. Lebrun began playing at age four and quickly demonstrated exceptional natural ability that distinguished him from his peers. Lebrun's meteoric rise began in earnest during 2022 and 2023, when he started competing regularly on the international circuit. His breakthrough came with impressive performances against established world-class opponents, including notable victories over Chinese players who had long dominated the sport. His aggressive playing style, characterized by explosive forehand attacks and exceptional court coverage, caught the attention of the global table tennis community. By 2023, he had secured his first significant international medals and established himself among the world's elite players despite his teenage years. The young Frenchman's defining moment came at the 2023 World Table Tennis Championships in Durban, where he captured bronze medals in both singles and doubles competitions. These achievements made him one of the youngest players ever to medal at a World Championships. His rapid ascent continued with strong showings at subsequent international tournaments, where his fearless approach against higher-ranked opponents consistently produced upsets that reshaped tournament brackets. Lebrun's impact extends beyond individual achievements to his role in revitalizing European table tennis on the world stage. His success, alongside his brother's parallel development, has inspired a new generation of French players and demonstrated that Asian dominance in the sport can be challenged. At barely seventeen years old, his combination of technical excellence, mental fortitude, and continued improvement trajectory positions him as a potential future world number one and Olympic medal contender for years to come.

Aggressive attacking style with strong forehand

Promising young talent representing new generation of French table tennis

• European Championships bronze medal (2023)
• Olympic bronze medal team event (2024)