Records and Rivalry Shine at 2025 French Weightlifting Championships in Vendée
The 2025 French Weightlifting Championships saw Bias and Bagnolet competing fiercely, with records set and club rankings closely contested.
Key Points
- • Challans hosted the French weightlifting championships for the first time.
- • Bias athletes set multiple records, including two by Emilie Cassou and Myriam Trichet.
- • Bagnolet won first place in the overall club competition in both strength athletics and bench press.
- • The championships featured eight participating clubs, showcasing strong talent in the region.
The 2025 French Weightlifting Championships, hosted in Challans, Vendée, marked an exciting event for local athletes and clubs, especially for Bias and Bagnolet. This championship gathered eight participating clubs to showcase their strength and talent, with both individual and club performances drawing significant attention.
The Bias team, comprising 11 members, made significant strides in the competition, achieving multiple records across various categories. Standout athletes Emilie Cassou and Myriam Trichet each set two records in their respective senior and veteran divisions. In total, Bias athletes, including Pascale Coulonges and Cathy Barbaroux, delivered impressive performances, collectively strengthening the club's standing.
In the club competition, Bagnolet emerged as the overall winner in both strength athletics and bench press categories, scoring 2636.82 points and 677.14 points respectively. Bias closely trailed, finishing with 2591.02 points in strength athletics and 654.56 points in bench press. The championships not only highlighted the rivalry between Bias and Bagnolet but also indicated a healthy competitive spirit amongst the participants.
The event concluded positively for Bias, who also helped organize the championships, emphasizing community involvement. The season wraps up with a social gathering planned for June 23, 2025, celebrating the achievements of all athletes involved.