four medals in paracycling for France, including two titles

LFrench paracycling is in great shape. This Wednesday, September 4, the French won eleven medals, including four titles, in the various time trials. The raid continues on Thursday in the road races, notably with the crowning of Florian Jouanny in the H2 category and Mathieu Bosredon in H3. These bring together cyclists who use a handbike, i.e. a bicycle that moves forward using the strength of the arms.

Florian Jouanny won ahead of Spaniard Sergio Garrote after a thrilling duel. About five kilometers from the finish, the 32-year-old Frenchman accelerated and took the lead of the race alone. A solo victory that he was able to celebrate a few meters from the finish.

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Another double for Bosredon and Quaile

Already in 2021 in Tokyo, the native of Échirolles had won the title in this road race. The event took place in conditions made difficult by pouring rain. As a result, the start was postponed by about an hour due to the weather. This is the second medal for Florian Jouanny in these Paralympic Games, the day after the bronze in the time trial. A little earlier in the morning, his partner Anaïs […] Read more