{
"title": "Zoé Bihan wins French junior pursuit title at Loudéac",
"excerpt": "The 18-year-old Breton claimed her first national title in the women's U19 individual pursuit, without improving her own world record.",
"body": "On Thursday 29 October 2026, the opening day of the French \"avenir\" track cycling championships in Loudéac (Côtes-d'Armor), Zoé Bihan took the gold medal in the women's under-19 individual pursuit. The 18-year-old from Brittany, who holds the world record in the discipline, was unable to lower her own mark but still left the boards with a first national title.\n\nBihan's victory was built on a strong qualifying ride and a solid final, confirming her status as one of the leading young endurance riders in the country. The championships, which run for five days on the covered track of Loudéac, bring together the best French riders in the age categories, and the pursuit was one of the first finals to be decided.\n\nThe Breton rider had arrived with high expectations after setting her world record earlier in the season. Although the record remains untouched, her performance was close to that global standard, suggesting she is in excellent form. The time trial against the clock is a demanding event, and Bihan managed the effort well to secure the title.\n\nThis first French title of the week will be a confidence booster for the young athlete, who may now target other events on the programme. The championships offer multiple opportunities for riders to compete across sprint and endurance disciplines, and Bihan's versatility could see her feature again before the meeting concludes.\n\nFor the local public, seeing a rider from the region succeed on the Loudéac track adds to the appeal of the championships. Bihan's progression will be followed closely as the season continues, with the world record still in her hands and the prospect of further competition on the horizon.",
"meta_title": "Zoé Bihan wins French junior pursuit title at Loudéac",
"meta_description": "Zoé Bihan, 18, won the women's U19 individual pursuit at the French avenir track championships in Loudéac, without breaking her own world record."
}
"title": "Zoé Bihan wins French junior pursuit title at Loudéac",
"excerpt": "The 18-year-old Breton claimed her first national title in the women's U19 individual pursuit, without improving her own world record.",
"body": "On Thursday 29 October 2026, the opening day of the French \"avenir\" track cycling championships in Loudéac (Côtes-d'Armor), Zoé Bihan took the gold medal in the women's under-19 individual pursuit. The 18-year-old from Brittany, who holds the world record in the discipline, was unable to lower her own mark but still left the boards with a first national title.\n\nBihan's victory was built on a strong qualifying ride and a solid final, confirming her status as one of the leading young endurance riders in the country. The championships, which run for five days on the covered track of Loudéac, bring together the best French riders in the age categories, and the pursuit was one of the first finals to be decided.\n\nThe Breton rider had arrived with high expectations after setting her world record earlier in the season. Although the record remains untouched, her performance was close to that global standard, suggesting she is in excellent form. The time trial against the clock is a demanding event, and Bihan managed the effort well to secure the title.\n\nThis first French title of the week will be a confidence booster for the young athlete, who may now target other events on the programme. The championships offer multiple opportunities for riders to compete across sprint and endurance disciplines, and Bihan's versatility could see her feature again before the meeting concludes.\n\nFor the local public, seeing a rider from the region succeed on the Loudéac track adds to the appeal of the championships. Bihan's progression will be followed closely as the season continues, with the world record still in her hands and the prospect of further competition on the horizon.",
"meta_title": "Zoé Bihan wins French junior pursuit title at Loudéac",
"meta_description": "Zoé Bihan, 18, won the women's U19 individual pursuit at the French avenir track championships in Loudéac, without breaking her own world record."
}
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Source: Ouest-France