" As a former professional rugby player who worked for a while in finance, I'm a self-taught man with a passion for sport, the media and transmission. My transition began with a crazy challenge: to take part in the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon in August 2022 as a personal challenge and to break down a number of stereotypes about the black community. I dreamt up a documentary with the Canal+ television channel ("Au bout de l'effort") to tell the story of my progress, my challenges, my failures and my successes.
I am a good communicator so this project led me to new loves: the media, teaching and cycling.
As a columnist, director and producer, I decided to train at Warner Bros alongside my many experiences in the field. In order to pass on my lessons and my passions, I give talks and teach in higher education institutions in France and Canada. I also help young people and athletes with their personal and professional transition. Cycling, although very different from rugby, is my new sporting craze.
As a proud ambassador for the iconic Trek and Castelli brands, my role is to be inclusive. Displaying the values of sharing and surpassing oneself is my mission."
in the press
Financing an extreme adventure
DehOrs Urbania
(FRENCH) Canal +
A former rugby player wants to conquer Norseman
(FRENCH) FranceInfo : Sports
(FRENCH) L'Equipe
(FRENCH) BeIN Sports
The first black man to take part to the Norseman
(FRENCH) Le Parisien
Why a former rugby player is he running the Norseman
(FRENCH) 20 minutes
Xavier Jourson tells "Ma Benz" story
(FRENCH) France Inter
A new team
Warner Bros
The winner's mentality
Amazon
Xavier Jourson, the engaged athlete
(FRENCH) Sport Stratégies
Triathlon Magazine
From rugby to Norseman
(FRENCH) Le Zéphyr
Discover the team ADN
(FENCH) Grenier
De loueur de rugby à triathlonnien de l'extrême : la transition de Xavier Jourson
(FRENCH) Radio Canada
Xavier Jourson, du rugby aux fjords de Norvège
(FRENCH) Le Progrès
Xavier Jourson, : "Le Triathlon le plus dur au monde est pour moi !"
(FRENCH) BeIN Sports
L'homme de fer et d'ébene
(FRENCH) MK Sports, pages 24-30
L'entrepreneur activiste, vous connaissez ?
Urbania
Xavier Jourson : the transition !
Trek
Xavier Jourson wants more diversity through triathlon !
(FRENCH) Strava
France TV
Athlète et activiste à sa façon
Calameo, page 14