Clément Noël paid tribute to his brother by giving the reindeer the nickname Matt, which he received after his victory this Sunday in Levi.
It is a tradition. After winning the Levi slalom, the winner will receive a reindeer, who will live in Finland, with a family that will take care of the animal throughout the year. By winning this Sunday, Clément Noël got the first reindeer in his career and he had to name it. “Wait a few minutes and you will know,” he said at the FIS microphone at the end of the race.
It will be “Matt”. His nickname is simply Matthieu, the big brother of Clement Noelwhich is now the name of the cattle animal. The presentations were made immediately after the protocol ceremony with… Santa Claus.
“Rori” in the Shiffrin family
Mikaela Shiffrin he finished his beautiful deer herd SATURDAYshe has as much as the local hero, “Santa Claus”, that is to say 8. This Sunday afternoon, he announced ie: welcome to “Rori”, short for aurora borealis, so present in the area at the this time.
Every year, past winners visit their animals.
2024-11-17 22:26:00
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How do athletes typically celebrate their achievements that are symbolized by reindeer names in the skiing community?
1. Let’s start with the tradition of receiving a reindeer as a prize for winning in Levi. Can you please explain this practice and its significance in the world of skiing?
1.1 How does it feel to have a reindeer named after you as a winning prize?
1.2 Can you share any interesting stories or anecdotes about interacting with your reindeer?
1.3 Do you think this tradition is unique to skiing or is it found in other sports as well?
2. Moving on to the story of Clement Noel and his choice to honor his brother by naming his reindeer “Matt”, can you tell us more about the significance of this gesture and how it connects to their relationship?
2.1 Were there any other contenders for the name of the reindeer? If so, what were they?
2.2 How do you think your brother feels about having a reindeer named after him?
2.3 In what ways do you think this naming decision has impacted the perception of your brother or your relationship with him?
3. Mikaela Shiffrin also has a reindeer in her herd and has named it “Rori”. Can you tell us more about her choice and any personal connections it represents?
3.1 What does Rori represent in Mikaela Shiffrin’s life or career?
3.2 Do you think there’s any significance to the fact that both Clement Noel and Mikaela Shiffrin have chosen to honor loved ones with their reindeer names?
3.3 As a professional skier, do you have any plans to add to your own reindeer herd in the future?
