Archive for January, 2010
Speed or strength? Denis makes a choice
Three weeks into his winter training in Sydney, Denis takes stock… just in time for the arrival of his trainer Jean-Yves Cheutin.
Fabien and Denis off to a winning start
In Australia since January 1, Fabien and Denis have eased slowly but surely into their winter training programme. It’s early days, but the «Duo from Pau» have started the season on a winning note. Fabien picks up the story:
Mentor Bébert: « Denis has twice proved me wrong…»
The emblematic president of Marseille Mazargues Canoë Kayak Club, Albert Tobelem, better known as «Bébert», talks about Denis Gargaud-Chanut, a member of his club… and hazards a third prediction!
Down Under: Why Australia? Why Penrith?
As in 2008 before the Beijing Olympics, Denis and Fabien are training in Australia. For nine and a half weeks, they will recharge their batteries under the sun of the southern summer. In 2008, their goals were individual. This time they have a shared goal.
Fabien’s and Denis’ targets for 2010
Denis and Fabien are preparing for the new season at a whitewater training camp in Sydney from the 1st of January to the 8th of March. The highlight of the season will be the world championships in Slovenia. Their trainer, Jean-Yves Cheutin, outlines his priorities for the duo.
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