After a year 2020 disrupted by the coronavirus health crisis, the year 2021 has unfolded more or less normally.
In particular, there was the Olympic and Paralympic Games postponed for a year in Tokyo, Japan. With several Mayenne representatives.
Gabriel Bordier discovers the Games
Among them, the walker Gabriel Bordier. The Berthevinois finished 24th in the 20 km. A small disappointment. So, the medical intern prefers to retain another moment of the season: “sportingly, I remember the European Cup in the spring in the Czech Republic. I broke my personal best 20 km walk there and finished 6th in Europe. It’s something that marked me and motivated me to continue my season and train for the Games. It is also a result that will motivate me to seek even better places in the years to come, whether at European or world level. So this race is my best memory this year.“
François Pervis comes full circle
At the end of August near Tokyo, in the middle of the night French time, the rider François Pervis won bronze in the tandem kilometer race with Raphaël Beaugilet at the Paralympic Games: “I especially remember the moment when we are on the official podium. Because of the Covid, officials were not allowed to touch the medals. So I took my colleague’s medal from the set and put it around Raphael’s neck. Usually, officials do this. So there, that it is me who can reward him for all his work since we have been together and that he then gives me my medal, it was very moving.“
Jordy Weiss remains undefeated
An incredible atmosphere last November 27 in Laval. First boxing gala at Espace Mayenne. Laval’s Jordy Weiss faces Spaniard Aitor Nieto. El Gitano wins and wins two world belts. This 28th pro victory will remain engraved for a long time for Jordi Weiss: “this is the first time that I have boxed in front of so many people. And it was amazing. The moment of entering the room was magnificent. I savored. These two belts represent my whole life. I can’t ask for anything better. A lil gypsy (sic) from Laval that fills such a room. It’s amazing to me and I’m very proud“.
Clément Davy shines in Paris-Roubaix
First season at the highest level in the world for Clément Davy (Groupama-FDJ). The Fougerolles-du-Plessis cyclist made an impression during two legendary classics: Milan San Remo, the longest race of the season and especially Paris-Roubaix on the cobbles. 4th best French, and a memorable memory for Clément Davy: “I have not known any galleys. I had fun on the cobblestones. When I saw, after 200 kilometers, that I was still with Van der Poel, van Aert, there were the TV cameras, I was very surprised. I had not imagined that before the departure. I have taken a step forward and now I would like to increase this performance on Paris-Roubaix, go back there and enjoy the pleasure I had this year.“
A blue-white-red winner on the Boucles de la Mayenne
Still in cycling, the 46th edition of the Loops of Mayenne ended with a French victory overall. That of the current French champion, Arnaud Démare, the sprinter of the Madiot brothers’ team.