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Yoan Jeandemange, sliding as a driving force for life
Yoan Jeandemange, a para-alpine skier from Cluses, tells us his story after a plane crash in 2017. Between personal challenges and international competitions, he is aiming for the 2026 Paralympic Games. My name is Yoan Jeandemange, I am 33 years old and I do para-alpine skiing. Skiing as motivation In July 2017, I was the victim...
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Marine Bugada, in a daydream
October 12, 2024: a date etched in the memory of Marine Bugada, who won her first Savate French Boxing world champion title in Slovenia. My name is Marine Bugada, I am a sports coach at Octoplus coaching and self-employed. MORE THAN A SPORT, A PASSION I started savate when I was...
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Prachi and Benoît, the Franco-Indian couple
Prachi and Benoît have created a place that opens the doors to well-being. Located on the edge of a forest and along a river, Sanskriti is a peaceful place where life is good! A unique story “A few years ago, I (Benoît) started yoga in London while I was still...
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Thomas Benedetti, the Frenchie rider
Sliding on ramps, jumping in the air, doing tricks... that's the passion of BMX. Like any good little brother, Thomas followed in his elder's footsteps in the skateparks. After several training sessions between siblings, he achieved good results with numerous podiums. From the English “Bicycle motocross...
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Hilary Honorine, the young clusian wrestler
Love at first sight with wrestling: "I did a lot of sports when I was younger—karate, judo, dance, football—but it's the sport I connected with the most. Wrestling is a very complete sport that requires intelligence, strength, endurance, flexibility, and many other qualities." His first steps...
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Léonie, Agy as a playground!
Being born with skis on your feet! “It’s an activity that I discovered at the same time as my parents when I was little. At first it was just to wander around and have fun. Then I went to the Agy foyer discovery school to take lessons and I had the chance to practice at primary school...
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Antoine Micard and his savate shots!
From swimming… to boxing “Initially, I simply wanted to change sports without necessarily competing, and it was somewhat by chance that I decided to try boxing. From the very first training sessions, I knew this sport was for me. This discipline calls upon fighting spirit, instinct, and highlights…”
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Catherine Pléwinski, double Olympic medalist
Like a fish in water! "My father worked at the Cluses swimming pool as a cleaner. My older sister and brother were competitive swimmers. It was only natural that I would follow in their footsteps. It was mainly the aquatic environment that interested me in my childhood, my love of swimming and competition..."
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Claire Philipczyk, in connection with nature and oneself
A sensitive approach to Nature and Humanity: “If I am here today, it’s because I followed my heart. I started by studying, then during a trip to Latin America, I decided to choose a life path that made sense to me.” Doing what you love: “In 2009, my…”
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Pascal Cartier, head in the handlebars
Without a bad pun (no, never!), if there's one person who really gets his jersey wet, it's him! At the head of the Vélo Club Cluses Scionzier for less than two years, Pascal, a Clusien from father to son, devotes himself to the development of cycling open to as many people as possible. At the initiative of...
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Nathan Paulin, in balance ...
Highlining… What is it? “Highlining is slacklining in mid-air; it involves walking in balance on a 2,5 cm wide elastic strap. It's an all-terrain activity; I can connect two mountains or two buildings. It's a safe sport; I'm always secured.” The beginning…
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Léa Janoli, rigor and ambition
Léa Janoli is only 22 years old, and yet, "she has all the makings of a champion!" as some would say… Completely dedicated to her sport, French boxing, she hasn't neglected her professional life and seems to have found the perfect balance between the two. We wish her a very successful season! An exemplary journey… Hello to…
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Julien Arroyo, petanque enthusiast
Julien is what you'd call a true enthusiast! Pétanque is his life. Deeply involved in the community, he keeps his club going all year round. He has a multitude of projects in mind for the future. He has a long history of experience! "I was the coach and selector for the Scionzier pétanque team for four years..."
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Maximilien Lejeune, archery champion!
Meet Maximilien, the Robin Hood of Cluses. This archery enthusiast will surely inspire you to try your hand at shooting a few arrows. Concentration, precision, and enjoyment make this sport a truly unique discipline! A childhood dream… “Hello, my name is Maximilien Lejeune, I’m 32 years old, and I’ve been shooting archery since I was…”
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André Genin
With André, there are always plenty of ideas. As both a mountain guide and a mountain bike instructor, he never gets bored! Based in the Arve Valley, he's happy to help you discover nature in a different way. Forest bathing, hiking, snowshoeing, staying in a teepee, airboarding, fat biking, mountain biking... He adapts easily...
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Bertrand Sanglard, the mountain above all
After a career focused on industry and construction, Bertrand Sanglard developed a passion for the mountains. Living in Mont-Saxonnex, he became a mountain guide and pursues a variety of activities throughout the seasons. The beginning of a passion Hello, my name is Bertrand Sanglard, I am a mountain guide and I live...
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Olivier Villeron, passion for the mountains
A sporting career! First a sports instructor in the army, then a first aider at the PGHM in Chamonix, I returned to the mountains of Mont-Saxonnex to become a guide. Today, I enjoy mountaineering, rock climbing, mountain biking, canyoning, via ferrata, ice bridges, and ski touring. The mountains...
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Enzo Milesi: the flight of a champion
Enzo Milesi is only 20 years old and he's already a two-time French champion (no less). With all humility, he talks about his career and his love for Nancy-sur-Cluses, his village, and Romme, the resort where he first skied. My name is Enzo Milesi, I'm 20 years old, I'm in...
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Romane Miradoli, alpine ski champion
Hard work, ambition to spare, and a constant desire for challenge and adrenaline! This is what sets the pace for Romane Miradoli, alpine ski champion, in her daily life. To meet her, come to her resort, Flaine, located in the Magland and Arâches-la-Frasse regions. My name is Romane Miradoli, I'm from Flaine, and I'm 29...
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