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The French biathlete Marie Laure Brunet quest'' today announced his retirement from'' activities racing at the age of 25. The basis of the decision, the fact that you have had major problems in maintaining an acceptable physical condition'' in the last two years.
Sunday 8 June 2014 3 minutes reading time
"After two seasons physically and mentally tough, I thought carefully about my decision. Magnificent fifteen years I lived in the biathlon, supported by my family and my friends.
The spirit, friendships, successes and how I felt in the sport will be the starting point of my new life. I had the chance to be fully supported by the French federation, from my coaches and my teammates, which will become now the first supporter.
I also thank the Douane (his military corps ed), Somfy, Rossigol and the city Luchon that I have been to the left in its best moments, so and in bad. Finally, I thank all the fans for supporting me. "
Brunet closes its activities racing at the age of 25 (born in 1988, but was born in late November), but the decision is not so surprising since, as you yourself said, the past two winters he toiled exceedingly.
The native of Lannemezan, but tesserata ski club Autrans, is on the podium in the World Cup 10 times, equally divided the square of'' honor and third place, then without ever being able to scale the step high.
However, he picked up a lot in the big events. At the individual level has 2 silvers in the world (both in Ruhpolding 2012) and one bronze Olympic (Vancouver 2010). The relay has picked up as many as 8 medals: 1 Olympic silver medals and 7 world championship, including the'' gold in the mixed Pyeong Chang 2009.
In addition Brunet ended his career with 35 "zero." Only six athletes have done better in the history of biathlon (Michela Ponza, Florence Baverel, Andrea Henkel, Helena Ekholm, Martina Glagow and Olga Zaitseva).
The voice shot down his 2011-2012 season remains striking. In the course of that year'' hit the Alps 222 out of 226 targets, equivalent to a sci-fi precision of 98.2%.
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