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 super talented professional downhill mountain biker from France. He is known for his incredible speed and skill on the toughest mountain trails. Many people call him "SuperBruni" because of his amazing achievements! He has won many world championships and is one of the best in his sport.
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Loïc Bruni: A Downhill Mountain Biking Star
Loïc Bruni was born in Nice, France. He quickly became a top name in the exciting sport of downhill mountain biking. This sport involves racing down steep, rough mountain paths on special bikes. Riders face jumps, rocks, and roots, needing great control and courage.
His Journey to the Top
Loïc started making a name for himself early on. In 2012, he won the UCI World Championships in the Junior Men's downhill category. This was a big sign of his future success.
By 2015, Loïc was one of the top riders to watch. He finished second in the world rankings for the UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup series. Even though he qualified first in three races that year, he didn't win any World Cup events. However, he saved his best for the UCI World Championships. This is a special race that stands alone, separate from the World Cup series. Loïc set the fastest time, and even though two other top riders, Troy Brosnan and Aaron Gwin, were still to race, they both had falls. This meant Loïc Bruni became the World Champion!
Major Wins and Achievements
Loïc Bruni has an impressive list of victories. He has won the UCI World Championships multiple times, showing he is one of the best downhill mountain bikers ever.
- UCI World Champion:
- 2015 in Vallnord, Andorra
- 2017 in Cairns, Australia
- 2018 in Lenzerheide, Switzerland
- 2019 in Mont Sainte-Anne, Canada
- 2022 in Les Gets, France
He also won the Junior World Championship in 2012 in Leogang, Austria.
Besides his World Championship titles, Loïc has also been the UCI Downhill Overall World Champion in the World Cup series several times:
- 2019
- 2021
- 2023
- 2024
These overall titles mean he was the most consistent and highest-scoring rider across all the World Cup races in those years. His career shows incredible dedication and skill, making him a true legend in mountain biking.
See also
In Spanish: Loïc Bruni para niños
