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Adopted by Lyon and member of Monaco Triathlon, Louis Richard continues to impress on the long-distance triathlon scene with a meteoric rise. Just three weeks after making history by becoming the first Frenchman to win the Embrunman two years in a row, Louis distinguished himself this Saturday by taking 3rd place in the Gérardmer XL Triathlon (1,9 km swim, 90 km bike, 21 km run). The athlete didn't just reach the podium: he smashed the event's ten-year-old bike record, completing the 90 km in an exceptional time of 2h30'10'', a performance etched in the history of Gérardmer.
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« Gérardmer is a legendary race, and I'm thrilled to have reached a new milestone there. After Embrunman, taking on this challenge so quickly was intense. This podium finish and this record boost me for what's next! » — Louis Richard
With these two exploits in less than a month, Louis Richard confirms his status as a key figure in French and international triathlon, proving his ability to string together high-level performances.
