Having graduated in January 2024, she has been working as a sports coach for the past two years, following an initial career path focused on business, which included a BTS in Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales and Marketing.

A lifelong sportswoman, her first love remains football, which she played for eight years, complemented by weight training and a sports-study programme, with spells at Paris FC, the AJ Auxerre academy and ESTAC Troyes. She also competed in athletics and practised gymnastics, disciplines that instilled in her discipline and versatility.

Outside of sport, Lavaldine enjoys singing and has an interest in musical instruments.

“For me, sport is a real form of therapy: it helps you feel better both physically and mentally, whilst building lasting self-confidence.”