Category: French Grand Prix

The 2024 French Grand Prix got off to a flying start with two dramatic races in Fréjus. Jessica Fullagar capitalised on a breakaway in the women’s event while Alex Yee was too swift for his rivals in the men’s race. Read on to find out out someone of the main takeaways from the event and the latest standings in the two competitions.   Poissy do Poissy things The defending women’s champions won the round in fairly comprehensive style. Candice Denizot was the top performer as she was pipped to the…

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The final instalment of the the French Grand Prix top performers of 2023 is here. After casting an eye over part 1 of the women’s first division yesterday, today we will look at part 2. Determining top performer of a team is a subjective business and some teams are more clear-cut than others. Overall, though, factors like highest finishes, number of appearances and consistency can create a strong enough case for someone to be considered their team’s star. Les Sables Vendée Triathlon – 2nd Les Sables Vendée were the surprise…

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We have studied the top performers in the 2023 men’s French Grand Prix and now it is the turn of the women. To find the top performer of a team, an array of considerations can be noted. Seeing as the Grand Prix is a five-round competition, with each counting towards the final standings, the number of appearances by an athlete figures prominently. At the same time, the value of each contribution matters. For example, a single medal-winning performance or a top-10 finish might mean more than multiple results outside the…

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Yesterday we started our dive into the top performers of the men’s French Grand Prix in 2023. In this article, we will tackle part 2. Among the factors that weigh upon an athlete’s relative importance within a team are how often they race, their best results and even if they won a medal. Furthermore, if an athlete’s strong performance coincides with a particularly good round for their team, that could also be of significance. While no individual athlete can carry an entire team alone, they can nonetheless have a major…

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The third athlete is so often pivotal to the success of any team in the French Grand Prix. With three athletes scoring at any given race, depth can be as much a determinant of a team’s prospects as individual brilliance. Over the course of the season, though, some athletes mark themselves out from their teammates and step up as the star performer for their squad. As much as the team supersedes the individual in the French Grand Prix, there will always be space for someone to stand out. In this…

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In the end, it was close. After winning three of the first four races of the season, though, Saint-Jean-des-Monts Vendée Triathlon had enough of a buffer to hold on to claim the men’s French Grand Prix crown. As with the women’s series, extra points were on offer for the final. The winner would earn 31.5 points instead of the usual 21 and the points available decreased by 1.5 thereafter. However, even with the bumper points available, the top-7 actually came out of the weekend completely unchanged. Read on, then, to view…

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They saved the best for last. Les Sables Vendée Triathlon had stunned the field in Metz and Quiberon by winning individual gold through Valentina Riasova and by finishing 1st and 3rd in the respective rounds. In Saint-Jean-des-Monts, Les Sables Vendée showed they had another gear left in them. In the single most dominant team performance of the championship, they locked out the podium. With 1st, 2nd and 3rd, they therefore recorded a perfect 6 point score. As a result, they earned 30 points for the win, which was up from…

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Quiberon saw a return to form for Saint-Jean-des-Monts Vendée Triathlon as they took their third overall win of the season. As with Poissy in the women’s standings, it now seems a certainty that they will seal the championship at the final race. Given that the last round will be a home event for Saint-Jean-des-Monts, they will be very confident indeed. There were precious few shifts in placing overall following Quiberon. Liévin continued their rise through the ranks while Mach 3 and Evreux impressed. No one, however, managed to rise by more…

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The penultimate round of the French Grand Prix in Quiberon saw Poissy Triathlon take what appears to be an unassailable lead at the top of the women’s standings. They won the round and in doing so extended their margin at the top to 14 points. In general, there was little movement in the women’s rankings after Quiberon. Looking ahead to the final race this weekend, the main action could come from the teams in the midfield. 1st) Poissy Triathlon – 76 points (no change) Poissy gained 4 points on their…

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With the third round of the French Grand Prix complete, Poissy Triathlon have taken another step towards defending their title. Although Les Sables Vendée Triathlon took the plaudits after their magnificent performance in Metz, Poissy remain firmly in the driving seat. Their lead at the top is now 10 points and it is unlikely that their season falls apart from here. Up and down the standings, there are several tight battles. When the Grand Prix resumes in September there will be plenty left to race for. 1st) Poissy Triathlon –…

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