Clearly, French paracycling continues to win medals! This Friday, Kévin Le Cunff won silver in the C4-5 category road race in Clichy-sous-Bois. He was beaten at the last minute by Ukrainian Yegor Dementyev. His compatriot Gatien Le Rousseau finished just off the podium. The two French riders had won the gold and silver double on Wednesday in the time trial. This is the 63rd medal for the French delegation.
Licensed in Rouen, Kevin Le Cunff had already won gold at the Tokyo Games in this same road race. The cyclist competes in the C4 category, he has two club feet and an atrophied calf. Gatien Le Rousseau, originally from Dinan in Côtes-d’Armor, has paralysis of the levators of both feet. He won bronze in the C4 individual pursuit in Paris, against his compatriot. At 21, he has already won several world and European champion titles in paracycling.
The third Frenchman in the race, Dorian Foulon, finished in 8th place. Suffering from a congenital disease that leaves him with a power deficit in his left leg, he won bronze in the C5 road time trial and gold in the 4000m C5 individual pursuit at the Paris Paralympic Games. Originally from Morbihan, he is a member of the Urt Vélo 64 club in the Basque Country.
Para-cycling has so far been one of the disciplines that has produced the most medals for France at these Games, with 24 medals to date, surpassing the target of 20 set by Les Bleus coach Laurent Thirionet before the competition.
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French Paracycling Continues to Shine at the 2024 Paris Games
The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games have been witnessing a spectacular display of talent and determination from athletes across the globe. Among them, French paracycling has been making waves, with its riders consistently bringing home medals. This Friday, Kévin Le Cunff won silver in the C4-5 category road race in Clichy-sous-Bois, narrowly beaten by Ukrainian Yegor Dementyev in the final minute. His compatriot Gatien Le Rousseau finished just off the podium, marking another impressive performance from the French delegation.
Le Cunff’s silver medal is not his first taste of success. Licensed in Rouen, he had already won gold at the Tokyo Games in the same road race. The cyclist competes in the C4 category, overcoming the challenges posed by his two club feet and an atrophied calf. His dedication and perseverance have earned him a spot among the world’s top paracyclists.
Gatien Le Rousseau, originally from Dinan in Côtes-d’Armor, has also been making a name for himself in the paracycling circuit. He won bronze in the C4 individual pursuit in Paris, competing against his compatriot Le Cunff. At just 21, he has already won several world and European championships, solidifying his position as a rising star in the sport.
The French delegation’s success in paracycling is not limited to these two athletes. With a total of 63 medals won so far, France is determined to break the dominance of other countries in the sport [[2]]. The home crowd has been ecstatic, cheering on their athletes as they take to the track and roads of Paris.
Meanwhile, other countries are also making their mark in paracycling. The USA’s Oksana Masters has won her 8th Paralympic gold in the women’s cycling H4-5 time trial, continuing her reign as a Paralympic icon [[1]]. Great Britain has also had a strong showing, with James Ball, Sophie Unwin, and Marie Patouillet of France taking home gold medals in various paracycling events [[3]].
As the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games continue to unfold, the world is witnessing the incredible talent, courage, and determination of paracyclists from around the globe. French paracycling, in particular, is proving to be a force to be reckoned with, and fans can expect many more thrilling performances from its athletes in the days to come.
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French Paracycling Continues to Shine at the 2024 Paris Games
The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games have been witnessing a spectacular display of talent and determination from athletes across the globe. Among them, French paracycling has been making waves, with its riders consistently bringing home medals.
This Friday, Kévin Le Cunff won silver in the C4-5 category road race in Clichy-sous-Bois, narrowly beaten by Ukrainian Yegor Dementyev in the final minute. His compatriot Gatien Le Rousseau finished just off the podium, marking another impressive performance from the French delegation. Le Cunff’s silver medal is not his first taste of success, having already won gold at the Tokyo Games in the same road race. The cyclist competes in the C4 category, overcoming the challenges posed by his two club feet and an atrophied calf.
Gatien Le Rousseau, originally from Dinan in Côtes-d’Armor, has also been making a name for himself in the paracycling circuit. He won bronze in the C4 individual pursuit in Paris, competing against his compatriot Le Cunff. At just 21, he has already won several world and European championships, solidifying his position as a rising star in the sport.
The French delegation’s success in paracycling is not limited to these two athletes. With a total of 63 medals won so far, France is determined to break the dominance of other countries in the sport [[2]]. The home crowd has been ecstatic, cheering on their athletes as they take to the track and roads of Paris.
Meanwhile, other countries are also making their mark in paracycling. The USA’s Oksana Masters has won her 8th Paralympic gold in the women’s cycling H4-5 time trial, continuing her reign as a Paralympic icon [[1]]. Great Britain has also had a strong showing, with James Ball, Sophie Unwin, and Marie Patouillet of France taking home gold medals in various paracycling events [[3]].
As the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games continue to unfold, the world is witnessing the incredible talent, courage, and determination of paracyclists from around the globe. French paracycling, in particular, is proving to be a force to be reckoned with, and fans can expect many more thrilling performances from its athletes in the days to come.
France’s success in paracycling is not surprising, given the country’s strong focus on the sport. According to the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the French Paralympic Committee has set ambitious targets for the sport, aiming to break the dominance of other countries in paracycling [[2]]. With the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games being held on home soil, the French delegation is determined to make a strong impression.
The French riders’ impressive performances have been made possible by their rigorous training and preparation. According to an article on Sort
