Who is she?
Nickname / Age
Thaïs Delrieux aka Poupouce, 22 years old!
Favourite sports / Spots
Inshore rescue, oceanracing, swimming, prone, surfing...
Parlementia.
Course
I started swimming at the age of 7 in competition with Biarritz Olympique, so in 2008.
I learnt to surf thanks to my dad, who shared his passion with me at the age of 7 at the same time as I was learning to swim.
I started coastal lifesaving in 2017/2018 at the Biarritz Coastal Rescue
And then I discovered oceanracing in 2021!
Awards / Trophies
- European vice champion Oceanracing 2024
- 11th in the world Oceanracing 2023
- European vice champion in surfskiing and 3rd in the Ironwoman 2023 event
- Winner of the Redbull Ocean Rescue 2024
- In the Prone World Championships 2022: two 5th places in the Long Distance and Technical Race, World Champion in the Relay and Team events!
- Multiple French champion in various disciplines
What do the ocean and your water activities bring you?
Wellbeing, tranquillity, pleasure, joy and comfort!
Who inspires you?
I don't actually have any.
What do you do when you're not in the water?
I'm in the water all the time. 😂 Otherwise the nap ahah!
I love walking in the mountains or by the sea and spending time with my family and friends.
Why Mellow Sea?
Mellow Sea represents everything I love. Support, smiles and good humour. It's a brand that's passionate about the ocean, local and looking to diversify for anyone who needs a wetsuit, whether they're top-level athletes, the elderly, the disabled, etc.
They listen and try to help all these people so that they can enjoy aquatic activities all year round in the best possible conditions.
Favourite Mellow Sea product
I love the Chest Zip Jumpsuit 3/4/2/1.5 ! It's very flexible and very pleasant to use during all your training sessions, whether you're swimming, windsurfing or transitioning to running. The water doesn't get in and the wetsuit doesn't stretch.
Motivation tip
Don't get distracted / Ne te laisse pas distraire !
