Loïc Bruni facts for kids
Loïc Bruni during the 1st round of the World Cup in Lourdes in 2015
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| Nickname | Elvar máni, SuperBruni | ||
| Born | 13 May 1994 Nice, France |
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| Current team | Specialized Gravity | ||
| Discipline | Mountain biking | ||
| Rider type | Downhill | ||
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Loïc Bruni (born 13 May 1994) is a professional French downhill mountain biker. He is known for his incredible speed and skill on challenging mountain trails. Loïc is often called "SuperBruni" because of his amazing performances.
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Loïc Bruni's Mountain Biking Career
Loïc Bruni started his professional career in 2015. He quickly became one of the top riders in the world. Downhill mountain biking is a sport where riders race down steep, rough trails as fast as they can. It takes a lot of courage, skill, and control!
Early Success and First World Title
In 2015, Loïc was already a strong contender. He finished second in the overall World Cup rankings that year. Even though he didn't win any World Cup races, he saved his best for the biggest event. At the UCI World Championships, which is a special race separate from the World Cup series, Loïc won his first elite world title. He set a super-fast time, and the two riders after him, Troy Brosnan and Aaron Gwin, both had crashes. This made Loïc the champion!
Becoming a Multiple World Champion
Loïc Bruni has won the UCI World Championships an amazing six times! This means he has worn the special rainbow jersey, which is given to the world champion, many times.
- He won his first Junior World Championship in 2012 in Leogang.
- He then won the Elite World Championships in:
- 2015 in Vallnord, Andorra
- 2017 in Cairns, Australia
- 2018 in Lenzerheide, Switzerland
- 2019 in Mont Sainte-Anne, Canada
- 2022 in Les Gets, France
Winning the Overall World Cup Title
Besides winning individual World Championship races, Loïc has also won the UCI Downhill Overall World Cup title four times. This means he was the most consistent and highest-scoring rider over an entire season of races. He achieved this in:
- 2019
- 2021
- 2023
- 2024
These overall titles show that he can perform at the highest level consistently throughout the year.
What Makes Loïc Bruni Special?
Loïc is known for his smooth riding style and his ability to handle very difficult tracks. He is also a very strategic rider, always looking for the fastest lines down the mountain. His dedication and hard work have made him one of the most successful downhill mountain bikers ever. He continues to inspire many young riders around the world.
See also
In Spanish: Loïc Bruni para niños
