In great difficulty last season in Grand-Bornand, Lou Jeanmonnot perfectly managed the French stage of the World Cup this year.
The transformation is radical. Last season, Lou Jeanmonnot was only a shadow of herself on the Annecy-Le Grand Bornand track, with three disappointing races (35th, 18th and 14th). These results, the worst of his winter, had cost him dearly in the quest for the big crystal globe. By her own admission, she had difficulty managing the pressure of the general classification and the expectations linked to racing in front of the French public.
This year, it’s another Lou Jeanmonnot that we saw this week in Haute-Savoie. Second in the sprint, victorious in the pursuit, and second again in the mass start this Sunday, the Frenchwoman behaved like a boss.
“She largely responded, savors the coach of the Bleues, Cyril Burdet, on the microphone of the L’Equipe channel.
I hope she has removed the doubts and obstacles she was putting in her head. Three races, three podiums, including today with the yellow bib… I think she has raised her confidence level to the maximum. »
Lou Jeanmonnot in yellow at Christmas
An observation validated by Alexis Boeuf. “Lou was able to respond in all race formats, and able to respond at home”underlines the consultant of the L’Equipe channel.
The result is a first place in the general classification, which will allow the Frenchwoman to approach the second part of the season in an ideal position. “It’s not an end in itself to be in yellow at Christmas, but it’s good in terms of confidence, I’ll be able to sleep well”confirmed Lou Jeanmonnot.
