TeamGiant Factory Off-Road Team
NationalityFrance
Date of BirthApril 23, 1990
HometownSaint Dié Des Vosges, France
DisciplinesDH
Top results
  • 1 win, 6 podiums in World Cup DH competition
  • 2022: 9th at World Cup DH final round
  • 2021: 3 top-10 finishes in UCI World Cup DH series (11th overall)
  • 2020: Bronze medal, Elite Men's DH World Championship
  • 2018: 4th place, La Bresse (France) World Cup
  • 2017: 5th place, Fort William (Scotland) World Cup
  • 2016: 4th place, Lenzeireide (Switzerland) World Cup
  • 2015: 3rd place, Leogang (Austria) World Cup
  • 2013: 1st place, Vallnord (Andorra) World Cup
2023 goalsTop-5 overall in World Cup; first World Cup podium with Giant; win another World Cup race
Career goalWin the overall World Cup and World Championship title
Favorite raceLes Gets World Cup in France
First bikeDecathlon
Favorite bikeGlory Advanced
Favorite quote"A winner is a dreamer who never gives up." - Nelson Mandela
Favorite foodCouscous, sushi, burgers, Thai food
Favorite drinkWater
Pineapple on pizza?Yes
Other interestsSkiing, motocross/enduro, mountain lover
If I wasn't a pro cyclistI’d be a ski and mountain bike instructor
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