French Mountain Running Championships: A Triumph for Auvergne Athletes
French athletes excel in the 2025 Mountain Running Championships, led by Antonin Bringer's gold medal.
Key Points
- • Antonin Bringer won gold at the championship in Val d'Isère.
- • Clermont Auvergne Athlétisme secured 10 medals, including 5 collective medals.
- • Notable performances from Manon Duprat and Lila André who earned silver medals.
- • The women's vertical race team placed 5th, highlighted by Laure Paradan's silver.
At the 2025 French Mountain Running Championships in Val d'Isère on July 6, French athletes, particularly from Clermont Auvergne Athlétisme, showcased exceptional performances, bringing home a remarkable collection of medals. Highlights of the event included Antonin Bringer's gold medal victory in the individual cadet category, significantly contributing to the team's overall success.
Clermont Auvergne Athlétisme earned a total of 10 medals, representing an impressive achievement for the Auvergne region, with five being collective medals across various age categories, notably U18, U20, and senior men's divisions as well as U18-U20 women's events. Alongside Bringer's triumph, cadette Manon Duprat and junior Lila André each secured silver medals, while bronze medals went to junior Mathieu Desboudard, hope Antonin Thérond, and cadette Charlotte Bringuier.
Moreover, Bringer's teammates Duprat and Desboudard were selected to compete in the upcoming U20 World Championships, underscoring the potential of these young athletes. The women’s team also showed strength, placing 5th in the vertical race. Laure Paradan earned a silver medal in this challenging event, which included a 3.4 km race featuring a significant vertical climb, while Adélaïde Panthéon finished convincingly in 8th place. On the men's side, Matthieu Le Fur and Alexandre Meyleu secured places in the top 12, affirming the team's competitive edge at this national event.