At 29, Clément Noël approaches the new alpine skiing season with philosophy, far from the stakes that could keep him awake at night.
Just a few days before the start of the winter season in Levi, Finland, Clément Noël embodies a certain idea of success in elite sport. The Olympic slalom champion, who will soon turn thirty, refuses to make the Crystal Globe a priority objective. A position that might surprise in a sport where performance often takes precedence over everything else.
This serenity approach, the skier from the Vosges fully embraces. In a recent interview, he wanted to clarify his philosophy: the globe represents a potential reward, but in no way an obsession. A mindset that allows him to ski with freedom and relaxation, essential qualities in a discipline as demanding as slalom.
The latest Olympic Games did not bring Clément Noël the satisfaction he had hoped for. He has digested and analyzed this difficult experience with lucidity. Today, he draws lessons from this challenging period while maintaining his motivation intact for the competitions ahead, notably the next Games to be held in France.
Within the French Alpine Ski Team, Clément Noël now takes on a mentor role. With Alexis Pinturault's retirement, it falls to him to be an example for the younger athletes. A responsibility he accepts with the same mindset that characterizes his career: working hard without putting undue pressure on his shoulders.
This serenity approach, the skier from the Vosges fully embraces. In a recent interview, he wanted to clarify his philosophy: the globe represents a potential reward, but in no way an obsession. A mindset that allows him to ski with freedom and relaxation, essential qualities in a discipline as demanding as slalom.
The latest Olympic Games did not bring Clément Noël the satisfaction he had hoped for. He has digested and analyzed this difficult experience with lucidity. Today, he draws lessons from this challenging period while maintaining his motivation intact for the competitions ahead, notably the next Games to be held in France.
Within the French Alpine Ski Team, Clément Noël now takes on a mentor role. With Alexis Pinturault's retirement, it falls to him to be an example for the younger athletes. A responsibility he accepts with the same mindset that characterizes his career: working hard without putting undue pressure on his shoulders.
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Source: Ouest-France