The white water stadium of Vaires-sur-Marne (Seine-et-Marne) was the scene of many twists and turns Sunday, for the last day of the French elite slalom championship. Selection support for the senior French team, the paddlers kept the suspense until the end.
The particularity of this year was that the Olympic selected ones entered into account in the classification of the championships of France, but not of the selections. Decryption of the results.
Canoe man
Cedric Joly (CK Pays de Brocéliande) wanted to defend his title of world champion next September on the world. Unfortunately, he will not have the opportunity, despite a victory in the first race, two places of honor in the following ones will have cost him dearly.
The Bretillian became vice-champion of France behind Denis Gargaud-Chanut (Marseille), but will have to settle for a 4e place for the tricolor selection. He is preceded by the young Nicolas Gestin (CK Quimperlé) who gets his first selection at the age of 20.
Lady canoe
Margaux Henry (La Roche-Derrien CK) was one of the contenders for the selection. Very regular throughout the competition, a cruel touch on the door deprives her of the selection. However, she obtained a national bronze medal.
Man kayaking
Malo Quémeneur (MJC Saint-Brieuc) was hungry for the start of the championship and finally managed to conclude it in style with a victory in the last race, which places him at the foot of the podium, behind Yves Prigent (KC Rennes) who ranks 4e.
Kayak give me
Camille Prigent (KC Rennes) crushed the entry competition, leaving with the title and the selection after the first two races. La Rennaise also took the place of Olympic substitute for Tokyo.
We will therefore find two Bretons, Nicolas Gestin and Camille Prigent, throughout the senior international season, with the world championship in Bratislava (Slovakia) in sight next September.
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