Tarnais Benjamin Thomas outrageously dominated the French track cycling championships which were held in Brittany this weekend of January 4. Olympic champion this summer in Paris, he continues his momentum by starting the new season in the best possible way.
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Received three out of three. At the French track cycling championships held this weekend of January 4 in Loudéac in Brittany, Benjamin Thomas won all of the events in which he entered: individual pursuit, American pursuit and omnium. A major performance where the Tarnais fully assumed his status as Olympic champion obtained this summer.
“I’m happy with my form. The feelings were good. I’m where I wanted to be”rejoices this Monday the 29-year-old cyclist who is thus starting his season perfectly. On the track, he even had a thrilling duel with his Cofidis teammate Bryan Coquard, for his third title by winning in the final laps of the race.
Already multiple World and European champion in track cycling, Benjamin Thomas confirms his superiority at the national level. But above all, he proves that the flame is still intact just a few months after the greatest moment of his career.
On August 8, 2024, Benjamin Thomas became Olympic champion and entered the history of French sport. A magical moment which could dampen the motivation of the Tarnais. None of that. “My competitive spirit takes over, I love it. The commitment always remains the same for me as soon as I have a bib on my backassures the cyclist. When it’s time to go, I always go all out and that’s what I did this weekend.”.
You had to be motivated to complete three days of racing in Brittany with more than 350km covered on the velodrome track. “It’s excellent training for the rest of the season. The track will allow me to build my form little by little”assures the cyclist.
With his Olympic title, the Tarnais has become aware that his status has indeed changed. “I heard more “Come on Benjamin” in the standshe smiles. I’m happy that more people are coming to watch cycling. Seeing a full velodrome for all three days of competition is great for this sport.“
After a break in October and November during which he was able to show off his gold medal during numerous performances including one in his birthplace in Lavaur (Tarn), the Team Cofidis rider got back in the saddle to attack a new season full of ambition. “When you have to go driving in the rain during the holidays, it’s a strange return to reality. But I love it, it makes me want to come back with new goals.”positive-t-il.
Brilliant in both track and road cycling, he continues his preparation with his Cofidis team by leaving for training in Spain from this Wednesday January 8.
