The Dijon and Haut-Marnais native Martin Perrin, author of an exceptional season, will participate, on December 8, in Antalya (Turkey), in the European cross-country championships. And he will go to Türkiye with team ambitions.
The year 2024 is more than perfect for Haut-Marnais Martin Perrin.
Crowned French cross-country champion last winter and over 5,000 m this summer, in the U23 category, the Dijon Université Club resident added a new string to his bow by qualifying for the European championships in cross-country which will take place on December 8, in Antalya (Turkey).
“It’s true that the year 2024 is exceptional,” declares Martin Perrin, whose selection has been official since Tuesday, November 26. He won the precious ticket for Antalya at the end of the Ace race in Allonnes (Sarthe). “Regarding the selection criterion, we had to finish in the first four places in U23. » Martin Perrin fulfilled the contract perfectly by finishing just off the podium.
“Last year, my level was a little fair. I had to digest my change of club from Besançon to Dijon. These European Cross Country Championships were my main goal for the fall. At the end of September-beginning of October, I did an altitude training course in Font-Romeu (Pyrénées-Orientales) to properly prepare for this Ace race.” And that was the case.
If in Antalya, the former protégé of Fabrice Guyot does not set a personal objective, on the other hand, he will aim for the team medal. “For several years, the French team has been accustomed to bringing home medals at the European Championships. So why not aim for the team title! » History to end in apotheosis this year 2024.
Romain Randoing
