French 100m backstroke champion for the first time, Lysander Osman pulled off a surprise by beating the two announced favourites.
It's a victory that will make waves. Yesterday in Angers, at the French Swimming Championships, Lysander Osman caused a surprise by claiming the 100m backstroke title, a first for him at national level.
Facing him, two names seemed untouchable: Yohann Ndoye-Brouard and Mewen Tomac, both tipped as the big favourites for this final. Yet it was the young Osman who touched the wall first, overturning all the predictions made by specialists in the discipline.
Asked after his performance, the new champion did not hide his satisfaction. "The short course is my thing," he said with a broad smile, highlighting his particular affinity with this pool configuration. A statement that says a lot about his ability to make the most of his competitive environment.
This victory marks a turning point in the swimmer's career, proving that he can now compete with the best French swimmers in the backstroke's flagship event. Observers in Angers witnessed a final full of twists and turns, in which the outsider managed to hold his lead to the end.
For the disappointed favourites, Yohann Ndoye-Brouard and Mewen Tomac will have to digest this below-par performance before the next international meetings of the season. For Lysander Osman, on the other hand, this is the culmination of long-term work, rewarded with a thoroughly deserved national title.
Facing him, two names seemed untouchable: Yohann Ndoye-Brouard and Mewen Tomac, both tipped as the big favourites for this final. Yet it was the young Osman who touched the wall first, overturning all the predictions made by specialists in the discipline.
Asked after his performance, the new champion did not hide his satisfaction. "The short course is my thing," he said with a broad smile, highlighting his particular affinity with this pool configuration. A statement that says a lot about his ability to make the most of his competitive environment.
This victory marks a turning point in the swimmer's career, proving that he can now compete with the best French swimmers in the backstroke's flagship event. Observers in Angers witnessed a final full of twists and turns, in which the outsider managed to hold his lead to the end.
For the disappointed favourites, Yohann Ndoye-Brouard and Mewen Tomac will have to digest this below-par performance before the next international meetings of the season. For Lysander Osman, on the other hand, this is the culmination of long-term work, rewarded with a thoroughly deserved national title.
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Source: Ouest-France