Brest is for the second year in a row the host country for the French freestyle roller championships. This Saturday and Sunday, 104 French athletes will pack their bags at the Cavale Blanche sports complex for the event. A source of pride for Fabienne Falhun, president of the Brest Roller Club, also responsible for the freestyle commission of the Brittany League: “This is the second time that we have been trusted with the organization. We know how to organize, but it takes time. All this was decided on August 15, an answer had to be given. » A quick response because the Olympic year delayed the deadlines.
“An effort” for riders
“No club was able to host an event until last June. The federation asked all clubs to make an effort because otherwise we risked losing the ministerial delegation for the practice of this discipline, continued the president. It hung over our heads. We made it for the riders. » Brest athletes who plan to perform well at home. “We are waiting to have several titles. After the French championship in 2023, we were still the first French club. If we could look for five or six gold medals with Gaëtan (Le Gac), Maël (Roudaut) and Marie (Lecomte) at least. » On the program, speed slalom and team speed on Saturday, classic and battle on Sunday. All in front of the Senegalese Brest coach Dame Fall, quadruple world champion in the discipline, who will not be able to take part in the event.
