The tricolors had an exceptional race this Saturday afternoon on the Munich side.
After 1,500 meters of swimming, 40 kilometers of cycling and 10 kilometers of hilly running, Léo Bergère was the strongest starting alone on foot, three laps from the finish.
Pierre Le Corre also managed his effort well, maintaining second place throughout the 10 kilometres.
Dorian Coninx meanwhile was initially in difficulty after transition number 2. But the Frenchman who trains on the Grenoble side never gave up and managed to come back to the lead pack less than three laps away. of the finish.
He finished third, at the end of the end, by sprinting the Hungarian Csongor Lehmann.
Tom Richard, the last tricolor engaged, takes 32nd place.
After Emma Lombardi's bronze medal yesterday in the women's race, the French team is a perfect success in its European Championships and affirms its superiority on the European scene two years from the Paris 2024 Games. A good omen before the final of the Individual World Cup which will take place in Abu Dhabi from November 23 to 26, 2022.
The complete podium:
Leo Bergere in 1h41'09
Pierre Le Corre + 08''
Dorian Coninx + 15''
