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Élodie Varoquier is a great sportswoman and passionate about walking.

The 41-year-old Péageoise, Élodie Varoquier stands out in her sport with walking. For several years, she has collected a harvest of medals.

Walking as a remedy

I have been practicing race walking for about ten years.underlines Élodie Varoquier from her office at the Secular Toll Association which she directs. Walking maintains health and promotes personal well-being“. Son secret ? Train at all costswhether it rains, whether it winds, whether it snows…”I train regularly six times a week, or 50 to 60 km covered“, says the sportswoman.

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Several awards

Member of the French race walking team in the Master category (over 35 years old) Élodie Varoquier has won several titles in recent years. We remember that in 2022, the high-level sportswoman won two vice-champion medals silver and gold at the world race walking events which took place in Finland. Two years later, Élodie details her new achievements: team gold medal over 20 and 10 km in Sweden, individual bronze medal over the longest distance. Over the past season, the walker climbed on eight podiums ! At the European Championships in Italy, she won team gold over 10 km, individual gold over 20 km and bronze over 5,000 meters.


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