Maxime Marotte facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 5 December 1986 Mulhouse, France |
| Height | 1.72 m |
| Weight | 62 kg |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Team SantaCruz |
| Discipline | Mountain bike |
| Role | Rider |
Maxime Marotte was born on December 5, 1986, in Mulhouse, France. He is a super talented French mountain bike racer. Mountain biking is a sport where riders race bicycles off-road, often on tough and bumpy trails. Maxime has competed in many big races, including the 2016 Summer Olympics where he rode in the cross-country event.
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Maxime's Racing Highlights
Maxime Marotte has achieved many great things in his mountain biking career. He has won medals at World Championships and European Championships. He has also done very well in the UCI World Cup series.
Early Achievements
When Maxime was younger, he already showed great promise.
- In 2004, he won a bronze medal at the UCI World Junior Championships in the cross-country race. This was a big start to his career!
World and European Championships
Maxime has been a key part of the French team in team relay events.
- In 2011, he helped his team win a gold medal in the Team relay at the UCI World Championships.
- That same year, his team also won gold in the Team relay at the UEC European Championships.
- He continued to win team relay medals: a silver in 2012 and another silver in 2013 at the World Championships.
- In 2014, Maxime and his team won gold again in the Team relay at both the UCI World Championships and the UEC European Championships.
National Championships
Maxime has also performed very well in races within France.
- He won the French National Cross-country Championship in 2017 and 2021. This means he was the best mountain biker in France for those years!
- He also won the French National Marathon Championship in 2015.
- He has earned silver and bronze medals in various National Championship races over the years.
UCI World Cup Series
The UCI World Cup is a series of races held around the world. Riders earn points at each race, and the rider with the most points at the end wins the overall title.
- Maxime has consistently finished in the top 10 overall in the UCI XCO World Cup.
- He finished 3rd overall in 2011, 2016, 2017, and 2018. This shows he is one of the best riders in the world!
- He has also achieved several podium finishes (top 3) in individual World Cup races, including second places in Cairns and La Bresse in 2016.
Olympic Games
- In 2016, Maxime represented France at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He competed in the cross-country event and finished in a fantastic 4th place. This is a huge achievement for any athlete!
Images for kids
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Maxime Marotte racing in La Bresse in 2012.
See also
In Spanish: Maxime Marotte para niños
