Mathylde Vigier Claims Bronze at Bourgogne Franche-Comté Regional Archery Championship

AUXONNE, France — Mathylde Vigier has added another piece of silverware to her growing collection, securing a bronze medal at the Bourgogne Franche-Comté regional youth indoor archery championship. The competition, held in Auxonne, saw Vigier represent the Archers bourbonniens club in a challenging field of elite young archers.

Competing in the under-15 (U15) category, Vigier navigated a rigorous selection process to reach the podium. The regional event featured 52 archers in her division, with only 32 qualifying for the championship rounds. Following a standard qualification phase, the competition shifted to a direct elimination format, where Vigier ultimately claimed third place.

The bronze medal serves as a capstone to a dominant winter season for the Saint-Aubin-sur-Loire native. Vigier’s success in Auxonne followed a standout performance at the departmental championship in Gueugnon on January 26, where she claimed the top spot on the podium for the third consecutive time.

The Road to Auxonne

The path to the regional stage was paved during the departmental trials in Gueugnon. Both Vigier and teammate Caroline Bernardin Vadrot delivered commanding performances to secure their selections. While Vigier took first place, Bernardin Vadrot earned a strong second-place finish, ensuring both representatives from Bourbon-Lancy would advance to the regional meet on February 7.

For those unfamiliar with the format, these indoor championships are contested at a distance of 18 meters, requiring extreme precision and mental fortitude, particularly during the high-pressure head-to-head elimination duels.

Bernardin Vadrot continued her strong form in Auxonne, advancing through the early stages before falling in the 1/8 finals. Despite the exit, her performance contributed to a successful outing for the club.

A Growing Legacy for Archers Bourbonniens

The success of Vigier and Bernardin Vadrot highlights the strength of the youth program at the Archers bourbonniens club, which currently counts 15 young athletes. The club’s leadership has attributed these results to a culture of discipline and persistence.

Monique Barbé, president of the Archers bourbonniens, expressed immense pride in the duo’s achievements, noting that the results are the direct reward for hours of regular, dedicated training.

With a regional medal now secured, Vigier establishes herself as one of the premier U15 archers in the Bourgogne Franche-Comté region. The consistency shown between the Gueugnon departmental win and the Auxonne regional bronze suggests a trajectory of steady growth for the young athlete.

For more detailed results on regional youth standings, fans can follow updates via Kalisport or local reports from Le JSL.

The Archers bourbonniens will continue to develop their youth roster as they look toward the next phase of the competitive season. Stay tuned for further updates on the club’s progress in regional and national circuits.

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