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Thomas Clarion

Thomas Clarion

Clarion rhymes with biathlon and champion!

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Maurice Manificat

Maurice Manificat

Since I started competing I have not ceased to progress and move up the ranks

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Alexandre Adami

Alexandre Adami

Telemark is also practised in the Grand Massif

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Antoine Dénériaz

Antoine Dénériaz

Olympic downhill champion, Turin 2006.

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Jéromine Géroudet

Jéromine Géroudet

Jéromine Geroudet in the big league.

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Thomas Clarion

thomas-clarion-synchroBIATHLON awards

WINTER 2009-2010

  • VANCOUVER PARALYMPIC GAMES
    8th biathlon poursuit (shot 19/20)
    5th in the long biathlon (shooting 19/20)
  • WORLD CUP SUSJOEN, NORWAY
    4th biathlon pursuit.
  • FRENCH CHAMPION  at La Feclaz.

 

WINTER 2008-2009

  • Winner in the general classification of the WORLD CUP
  • WORLD CUP SOLLEFTEA, SWEDEN
    Winner of the biathlon pursuit and short.
  • WORLD CUP PREPARALYMPIQUE WHISTLER (CANADA)
    2nd and 3rd in biathlon pursuit and long distance.
  • WORLD CUP MOUNT WASHINGTON (CANADA)
    4th in short and long biathlon.
    2nd in the French CHAMPIONSHIPS.

 

WINTER 2007-2008

  • 3rd in the general classification of the France cup

SKI Awards

WINTER 2009-2010

  • VANCOUVER PARALYMPIC GAMES
    6th in the long distance skating 20 kms
  • WORLD CUP BESSANS, France
    2nd in Sprint
  • VICE CHAMPION of France 10 km at the Tour d'Auvergne

Maurice Manificat

maurice-manificat-portraitSince I started competing, I have not ceased to progress and move up the ranks:

1997-2001: from Benjamin 2 to cadet 1, I proved myself in the Regional Grand Prix, at the end of this period being selected to the Mont Blanc Ski Committee.

2001-2002: Champion of France in the CADET category

2002-2003:

  • Winner in the general classification of the Coupe de France YOUNG
  • Champion of France UNSS by Team
  • School World Champion (ISF world games in Austria)

 

2003-2004 :

  • 2 titles of Champion of France YOUNG category. (Long distance and double-pursuit - skate & classic)
  • Winner in the general classification of the Coupe de France
  • 3rd in the general classification of the Junior European Cup
  • Champion of France UNSS by Team
  • First participation in the Junior World Championships in Norway

 

2004-2005 :

  • Bronze medal in the relay of the Junior World Championships in Finland (Rovaniemi)
  • 3rd in the general classification of the European JUNIOR Cup


2005-2006 :

  • 2 titles of Champion of France JUNIOR category. (Long distance and Double-pursuit - skate & classic)
  • Winner in the general classification of the European JUNIOR Cup


2006-2007 : 1st SENIOR year - I am selected for the FFS B Team.

  • First participation in the World Cup in La Clusaz (65th)
  • 4th in 15km individual skating in the under 23s World Championships at Tarvisio (ITA)
  • University Vice World Champion in the relay Universiade in Turin
  • Vice Champion of France of the Committees Team
  • 8th in pursuit of the Universiade in Turin.

At the end of my first season in Senior Class I was among the top 10 in Europe.

2007-2008 : second SENIOR year

  • 5 World Cups including:
  • 24th place in the 11.4 km individual skating at Liberec (CZE)
  • 43rd place in the 30 km mass start skate at Rybinsk (RUS)
  • Grand Final at Bormio (ITA): 39th overall, fourth in pursuit
  • Bronze medal in the 30 km mass start skating Under 23 World Championships at Mals (ITA)
  • 6th place in the 15km classic individual World Championships Under 23 years Mals (ITA)
  • 6 European Cups including a second place, three top five and two top 10
  • Double 4th place Championship of France at Les Saisies (15 km double pursuit and long distance 42km)


2008-2009 : SENIOR third year

  • 12 World Cups, including four top 15 and a podium:
  • 3rd place in the 4x10km relay at La Clusaz (FRA) with Jean-Marc Gaillard, Vincent Vittoz and Emmanuel Jonnier
  • 15th place in the 15 km individual skating at Gällivare (SWE)
  • 11th place in the 30 km double pursuit at Vancouver Olympic Park (CAN)
  • 11th place in the 15 km individual skating at Lahti (FIN)
  • 15th place in the 15 km skating handicap start at the World Cup Final in Falun (SWE).
  • 18th in the general of the mini-tour of the World Cup Final in Falun (SWE)
  • World Youth Champion in the 15 km skating at Praz de Lys (FRA)
  • 4 podiums including two wins Continental Cup OPA
  • Vice-champion of France in the 15 km double pursuit and third in the sprint skating at Les Saisies
  • 40th in the general distance classification of the World Cup

 

2009-2010 : 4th senior year: full World Cup circuit

  • First World Cup victory in the 30 km pursuit in Lahti (FIN)
    (The youngest French winner in World Cup cross-country skiing)
  • Participation in the Olympic Games Vancouver:
  • 6th in 15 km individual skating
  • 4th in the 4 x10 km relay
  • 26th in the 30 km pursuit
  • 2nd in the mini-tour of the World Cup final in Falun (SWE)
  • 3rd in the 15 km individual skating at the World Cup in Davos (SUI)
  • 19th in the Tour de Ski
  • 14th in the 50 km mass start skating at Oslo-Holmenkolle (NOR)
  • Vice-Champion of France Long Distance 42km at Les Saisies
  • 5th in the general classification of the World Cup
  • 8th in the distance classification of the World Cup

I am currently 36th in the world rankings of the Federation Internationale de Ski (FIS). See my FIS Biography

 

Alexandre Adami

Alexandre Adami2008/2009 season

  • World Cup
    France : 19th
    Switzerland : 15th, 15th
    Slovenia : 25th, 28th
    General : 33th
  • French Championship
    Classic : 6th
    Sprint Classic : 6th

 

2009/2010 season

  • World Cup
    Austria : 10th, fall
    Slovenia : 17th, 17th
    Norway : 17th, fall, 17th, 21th, 10th, 20th
    Spain : 11th, 16th, 12th
    France : 17th, 11th, 11th
    General : 16th
  • French Championship
    Classic sprint : 5ème
    Classic : 7ème

 

2009/2010

Two 10th places, three 11th places, thirteen times in top 20 of 16 races with two falls. Objective achieved.

Antoine Dénériaz

Antoine DénériazBorn March 6, 1976 at Bonneville (Haute-Savoie)
Languages ​​spoken: English, French, some German

Sporting career

  • DOWNHILL OLYMPIC CHAMPION Turin 2006
  • 3 wins in alpine skiing World Cup (downhill)
  • 6 podiums in World Cup alpine skiing (downhill)
  • 141 starts in World Cup, 11 seasons
  • 3 times French ski champion (2 downhill, 1 Super-G)
  • Partners: Dynastar, Lange, Look, Atomic, Salomon, Bollé, Uvex, Cébé, Reusch, Leki, Swix, Conformable, Under Armour, Vola, Audi, Morillon Grand Massif
  • Official end of my career: December 2007

Honours

  • Chevalier of the Legion of Honour
  • "2006 Olympic Grand Prix" of the Academy of Sports
  • Nominated "Come back of the Year" in the 2006 Laureus World Sports Awards
  • Alpine skiing "Sport Star Award 2006" prize

Professional redeployment

  • Manager, Promotion Dénériaz
  • Creation, INPI filing (11/2008) and management of the DENERIAZ brand. 2009-2010: first season selling ski equipment (helmets, ski goggles, sun protection)
  • France Television Consultant (World Championships 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2010 Olympics)
  • Consultant Eurosport (in my career)
  • Ambassador for the Grand Massif, Salomon, MGM
  • Ambassador and active member of the Annecy 2018 bid
  • Partnership with Citroën
  • Sponsor of the boat Groupama 3 (Jules Verne Trophy holder)
  • Various RP (Groupama, G.E, UBS, Ernst & Young ...)
  • Member of the Athletes Commission CNOSF
  • Member of the Athletes Commission of the European Olympic Committee

Sponsorships

  • Sponsor of Samoens Handi-Glisse (ski access for the disabled)
  • Sponsor of the 2010 edition of the Sapaudia (Albertville-Monaco by bike in a single stage. Helping the disabled, bone marrow transplants)

Jéromine Géroudet

Jéromine GéroudetBorn February 23, 1990
Personal sponsors: Scott, Rossignol

Best results of winter 2004-2005

  • Champion of France in the slalom final of the Golden Squirrels in Flaine
  • Champion of France in the event final of the Golden Squirrels in Flaine
  • 5th in the final of the Golden Squirrels in Flaine in super g
  • 2nd in the Scarafiotti slalom at Val d'Isere and 3rd in super g
  • Qualification in the Topolino (worldwide) in Pinzolo, Italy
  • First French minime in the general classification of the FFS

Best results of winter 2005-2006

  • French champion in young slalom at Lelex
  • French vice champion in young giant slalom at Lelex
  • 8th in the combined category French championships event at Courchevel
  • 7th cadet 1 world level in slalom
  • 21st cadet 1 world level in giant slalom
  • 14th cadet 1 world level in downhill
  • 82 points in downhill, 92 points in super g, 42 points in giant slalom and 32 points in slalom

These results allowed me join the Junior group of the French team.

Best results of winter 2006-2007

  • 2nd in the FIS giant slalom at Avoriaz
  • 3rd in the FIS giant slalom at Les Ménuires
  • 3rd in the FIS slalom at Kaunertal
  • 4th in the FIS slalom at Montgenèvre
  • 5th in the FIS giant slalom at Kaunertal
  • 6th in the FIS giant slalom at Sauze
  • 5th in the FIS slalom at Vars
  • 13th in slalom at the Youth Olympics
  • 39th in slalom at the European Cup at Courchevel
  • 3rd in the general classification of the junior French championships

These results allowed me to remain in the Junior group of the French team.

Best results winter 2007-2008

  • Vice-champion of France junior indoor slalom
  • 3rd in the FIS slalom at Morzine
  • 3rd in the FIS combined at Alpe d'Huez
  • 3rd in the FIS slalom at Chamrousse
  • 3rd in the FIS downhill in Altenmarkt
  • 5th in the FIS super g at Davos
  • 18th in the European Cup combined at Davos
  • 18th in the European Cup downhill at Tarvisio
  • 21st in the European Cup combined at St Moritz

Season interrupted by a knee injury.
Junior Group for the coming season (2008-2009)

Best results winter 2008-2009

  • Junior Champion of France super combined at Megève (third all categories)
  • Vice-champion of France in indoor junior slalom at Amneville
  • 9th in the European Cup super combined at Tarvisio
  • 10th in the European Cup super combined at St Moritz
  • 13th in the European Cup downhill at Tarvisio
  • 3rd in the FIS downhill at Megève
  • 5th in the FIS super combined at Davos
  • 5th in the FIS giant slalom at Villard de Lans
  • 9th in the FIS downhill at Tarvisio
  • FIS points and World Ranking: DH 23.90 (68th) / SG 17.69 (69th) / GS: 29.33 (290th) / SL: 24.74 (203rd) / SC: 22.56 (58th)

These results have allowed me, after 3 years in the junior group, to join the European Cup group.

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