It is a double coronation which has a well-marked Berry imprint. The cyclist Aurore Pernollet has just won, this Thursday evening, a gold medal in the omnium event at the world junior track cycling championships. On Wednesday, she had already taken first place in the team pursuit. An exceptional performance for this licensee of the Bas-Berry Cycling Association for two years and who trains with the French team at the Creps de Bourges velodrome.
An athlete with enormous potential who confirms at the highest level
“It’s a source of great pride. It’s such a difficult level to reach. We knew her potential but she is really above the rest to be able to line up two titles like that”reacts, on France Bleu Berry, Roger Hervouet, the president of the ACBB. “I’m starting to have the bottle but we are under the influence of emotion”, he adds. He remembers the arrival of Aurore Pernollet two years ago. She then trains recently with the French team in Bourges. But she is looking for a club in the region. “We took it right away and obviously, we don’t regret it”smiles Roger Hervouet.
In 2021, Aurore Pernollet must return from mononucleosis. Through hard work and patience, she finds her best level at the perfect time.. “It will highlight the colors of Indre and Berry. For Issoudun, it’s very good too. We can’t wait to see her again. It can create emulation among young people”welcomes the president of the ACBB.