QUALIFIED for London 2012 Olympic Games

YES, I made it!
I just made the criteria for the French Olympic Team by crossing the line 6th and 1st french in London!
Even if I didn't win the race, it feels good to seal the deal so early.
The race conditions were epic, more news soon.
You can follow me on twitter for more everyday updates!

Thanks for all the cheering and support!
Laurent

Photo: T.Dekeletere

Say No To Doping!

A few months ago, I was pleased to participate to the "Say no to doping" campaign.
It is a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) initiative that allows athletes to publicly show their support for anti-doping.
Olympic triathlon athletes were always up front on the antidoping fight.

For example, since 2010 we are one of the few international federations registered for the blood passport.

Say yes to self confidence, say no to doping.
Laurent

Consistency

Hello everyone.

I am now back in my hometown Sète preparing the London Olympic Test event in 4 weeks time.
I have oriented my season all around this race. To secure an Olympic spot I will have to finish in the top 8.
This race is basically the most important of the year for all athletes from all over the world, as securing a start in London 2012 Olympics is a big deal in order to perfrom there.
I am getting ready to face adversity and I am expecting a very hard race.
My build up is going well and my recent results are going in the right direction.
I have been racing 4 times in 5 weeks and took 12th in Madrid WCS, 6th in Kitzbuhel WCS, 7th at European Champs and 2nd at the Garmin Alpen triathlon.

I decided not to do the German leg of the WCS in Hamburg in order to prepare London at my best. This is not an easy choice and I know I will lose places on the world ranking but I want to put myself in the best position to have an olympic ticket.

I am currently training for it and I don't need to say that the hammer is down.

All the best.
Laurent

2nd in Garmin Alpen Triathlon

I just spent an outstanding weekend in Schliersee (Ger) to compete in the prestigious Garmin Alpen Triathlon with EJOT Team managed by Rainer Junge.
It was the toughest course I have ever experienced in a race situation including a 10k run at 1200m altitude on very hilly trails.
I finish my racing block quite tired but with a very good feeling to build up towards London Olympic selection in 5 weeks time.
For more photos of the weekend you can go on my facebook fan page otherwise you can watch the video below.