Competition opened with the youngest categories demonstrating strong technical precision in the

Youth Divisions Highlight Classic Bow Championships

Competition opened with the youngest categories demonstrating strong technical precision in the traditional outdoor format. In the U13 women’s classic bow division, Lilou Brosseau of Ardin claimed the top step of the podium. Emy Doucede of Gagny finished second, while Lara Calais of Sains en Amiénois took third place.

The corresponding U13 men’s classic bow event saw Rapha Razafindrasata, also representing Ardin, secure the gold medal. Malone Lacroix of La Croix en Touraine earned the silver medal, and Loic Taillefumier of Estrées Saint Denis rounded out the podium with bronze.

Moving up to the U15 bracket, Coraline Verge of Massy triumphed in the women’s classic bow competition. Anne-Gaëlle Lambert of Gagny secured second place, and Eirynn Franz of Sarrebourg placed third. In the U15 men’s class, Naël Rideau of Moreuil captured first place ahead of Erwan Dervout of Ardin in second and Aurélien Coroênne of Sains en Amiénois in third.

Junior and Cadet Competitors Showcase Regional Depth

The U18 and U21 divisions featured competitors from clubs across France battling through the technical challenges unique to the Beursault course setup. Louanne Duchateau of Nanteuil le Haudouin won the U18 women’s classic bow title, followed by Kaïna Quinto of Rennes in second and Amandine Graditsch of Sarrebourg in third.

In the U18 men’s classic bow category, Clément Brenne of Magny-les-Hameaux outscored the field to take the gold medal. Vincent Sudol of Thaon les Vosges finished with silver, while Mathis Gratadoux of Aulnay de Saintonge secured bronze.

Marie Valtat of Dombasle sur Meurthe claimed victory in the U21 women’s classic bow division. Flavie Becart of Enquin Lez Guinegatte took second place, and Louane Naud-Larcebal of Thouare sur Loire finished third. Lucas Longoni of Neufchateau led the U21 men’s classic bow podium, with Baptiste Siep-Leroux of La Croix en Touraine taking silver and Lino Rabase of Luc sur Mer claiming bronze.

Senior Categories Complete the National Roster

The senior (S1, S2, and S3) flights brought together seasoned competitors to close out the national federation’s championship schedule. In the S1 women’s classic bow, Audrey Machinet of Arcis sur Aube earned the gold medal, ahead of Margaux Valtat of Dombasle sur Meurthe in second and Marie Lejeune of Neuilly-sur-Marne in third.

Cédric Bourdon of Le Plessis Robinson topped the S1 men’s classic bow standings. Donovan Moucholi of La Flèche finished second, and Benjamin Chirault of Moreuil placed third.

In the S2 division, Anne Comont of Sains en Amiénois won the women’s classic bow competition, with Céline Lebecque and Virginie Ouzouf, both representing Sannois, taking second and third places respectively. Frédéric Mottier of Saint Avertin claimed the S2 men’s classic bow title, followed by Xavier Dehainault of Cachy in second and Charles Meissonnier of Plessis Bouchard in third.

Concluding the championships in the S3 veteran categories, Sylvie Weyant of Vannes captured the women’s classic bow gold medal, with Sabine Paquet of Compiègne taking silver and Patricia Michel of Saint Brice sous forêt taking bronze. In the S3 men’s classic bow event, Didier Truchon of Sannois finished first, Patrice Deroussen of Moreuil took second, and Philippe Boig of Paris XIII placed third.