Amaury Pierron facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Maurice, Momo |
| Born | 4 March 1996 Brioude, France |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | 81kg |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Commencal / Muc Off |
| Discipline | Downhill |
| Role | Rider |
Amaury Pierron (born March 4, 1996) is a super fast French downhill mountain biker. He is known for winning big races around the world. Downhill mountain biking is a thrilling sport where riders race down steep, rough mountain trails as fast as they can.
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Amaury Pierron: A Downhill Star
Amaury Pierron is a professional athlete from France. He competes in a very exciting sport called downhill mountain biking. This sport is all about speed and skill. Riders race down challenging mountain paths. They have to navigate rocks, roots, and big jumps. Amaury is one of the best in the world at this.
What is Downhill Mountain Biking?
Downhill mountain biking is an extreme sport. Riders use special, strong bikes. These bikes are built to handle tough terrain. The goal is to get from the top of a mountain to the bottom. You must do this as quickly as possible. It takes a lot of courage and focus. Riders wear helmets and protective gear. This helps keep them safe during their fast rides.
Amaury's Racing Achievements
Amaury Pierron has achieved many great things in his career. He started racing professionally in 2014. He quickly became a top rider.
World Cup Success
In 2018, Amaury had an amazing year. He won three different races in the 2018 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. The World Cup is a series of races held around the world. Winning the overall title means you were the best rider that year. Amaury won the overall title in 2018.
He continued his success in 2019. He won three more World Cup races. This showed he was still one of the top riders. He finished second overall in the 2019 World Cup. Another French rider, Loïc Bruni, won that year.
World Championships Medal
Amaury also competes in the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. This is a single big race. It decides who is the world champion. In 2019, the World Championships were in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada. Amaury rode very well there. He earned a bronze medal, finishing third. This was a big achievement for him.
Amaury's Family in Racing
Amaury isn't the only one in his family who loves downhill mountain biking. His older brother, Baptiste Pierron, also races professionally. His younger brother, Antoine, is also a downhill racer. It's a family passion! They often train and race together. This makes the sport even more fun for them.
See also
In Spanish: Amaury Pierron para niños
