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Born on October 11, 1989 in Grenoble, Isère, France, Chafik Besseghier is a figure skater. As of 2026, Chafik Besseghier is 36 years old. The listed height is 171 cm.
My Take
Besseghier holds a quiet place in my affections. A Grenoble-born skater, he claimed two International Cup of Nice titles and French national gold in 2016 and 2018, collecting fourteen senior international medals and finishing in the world top ten. For an athlete with that kind of consistent record, he flies surprisingly under the radar, and I find that understatement appealing. There's a lonely beauty in honing one's art on the ice, a solitary 171 cm figure chasing perfection without fanfare. I admire skaters who commit fully to their own programs whether or not they stand at the center of the podium, and I imagine his skating carried real flair.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chafik Besseghier
- Name (Japanese)
- シャフィク・ベセギエ
- Reading
- しゃふぃく・べせぎえ
- Born
- October 11, 1989 (age 36)
- Origin
- Grenoble, Isère, France
- Height
- 171 cm
- Occupation
- figure skater
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Snake
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Chafik Besseghier born?
Born October 11, 1989 (age 36).
Where is Chafik Besseghier from?
Chafik Besseghier is from Grenoble, Isère, France.
What does Chafik Besseghier do?
Chafik Besseghier works as figure skater.
How tall is Chafik Besseghier?
Chafik Besseghier is 171 cm.