Vincent Defrasne is Olympic Champion 2006 in Biathlon.

With a wealth of sporting and professional experience, Vincent Defrasne is a passionate entrepreneur and has set himself a new challenge with the creation of the AYAQ brand in 2020.

A collection of ultra-technical garments dedicated to outdoor sports, 100% eco-designed and made exclusively in France and Europe, using exclusively European materials. 

With its determination to keep pace with changes in society, the economy and the climate, the brand is committed to a strong strategy of eco-responsibility, with production using natural and recycled materials located in Europe, in the heart of the Alps.

Before aiming for and winning medals and Olympic titles, I was first of all a kid from the Jura mountains, a child of the snow, in love with nature and the mountains, passionate about skiing.

In creating AYAQ, I wanted to offer a range of ski and mountain sports clothing developed and produced in Europe.

The AYAQ universe is eco-designed, committed and efficient. 

Vincent Defrasne - Olympic Biathlon Champion 

Turin, 2006

Born in the Jura mountains, he also has two Olympic bronze medals to his name (in relay, at the 2002 and 2006 Olympic Games). 

He is the holder of five world medals, one individual in the pursuit at the 2007 World Championships, and four with the relays, including two world titles. He has also won a World Cup crystal globe. 

Vincent Defrasne was Flag Bearer for the French Olympic team at theVancouverGamesin 2010. 

After a rich and fulfilling sporting career, he continued to invest in the world of sport, notably by working for 4 years at the International Olympic Committee in Lausannebut also in the business world by contributing his expertise and experience. He became Director of the Somfy Foundation in 2011. For more than 6 years, Vincent Defrasne directs the strategy and projects of the foundation dedicated to the fight against poor housing and reinforces his conviction that companies have a major responsibility towards environmental and social issues. his conviction that companies have a major responsibility towards environmental and social issues.