Jean Charles Mattei (born in

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) is a French short-track speed-skater. Mattei competed at the

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and

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for France. In 2006, he finished third in his opening heat of the

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and fifth in his opening heat of the

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, failing to advance in both. In the 2010 Olympics, he finished fifth in his opening race of the

, but was advanced to the semifinals, where he finished seventh, failing to advance.. He was also part of the French 5000 metre relay team, which placed third in the semifinal, but was advanced to the final, where they finished 5th. As of 2013, Mattei's best performance at the

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came as part of the French relay team in

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, which finished 6th. His best individual performance also came in 2004, in the 1000 metres. He also won a silver medal as a member of the French relay team at the 2006 European Championships. As of 2013, Mattei has one

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podium finish, a bronze as part of the relay team in 2006-2007 at Heerenveen. His top World Cup ranking is 13th, in the 1500 metres in 2003–04.

World Cup Podiums

References

1988 births Living people French male short track speed skaters Olympic short track speed skaters for France Short track speed skaters at the 2006 Winter Olympics Short track speed skaters at the 2010 Winter Olympics Sportspeople from Reims 21st-century French people {{France-speed-skating-bio-stub