The archers and archers of Riom were at home to qualify for the various finals that will take place today. In a park in Cerey where about 240 archers and archers from all over France gathered, the Riomois distinguished themselves through Caroline Lopez. From the height of these 18 years and still ranked as a junior, Caroline Lopez qualified for the women’s recurve archery final.
premium French Championships: Clermont and Riom archers expected this weekend in Riom
Whatever happens, the licensee from Riom will bring back a charm, an unusual performance according to Julien Megret, president of the club. “It’s true that it’s unusual to find a junior in the elite final, it’s a hell of a result”. Stade Clermontois was also present yesterday, qualified for two finals, the club was able to count on a Jules Vautrin in good shape. After a quarter-final won in the jump-off, the archer from Stade Clermontois came up against a rock, Jean-Charles Valladont.
The teams shine
Despite the encouragement of the public, the vice-champion of France junior could not do anything against the Olympic vice-champion. All is not lost for Jules Vautrin who will play today for the bronze medal.
The end of the day reserved a beautiful semi-final of classic team match between Clermont reigning champion and Riom, the Riomois could not compete and will try to obtain the bronze just like the mixed doubles team. Clermont will try to keep his title.
Gustave Pinard
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