Caroline Lejeune (skater)

Caroline Lejeune is a woman freestyle slalom skater in the IFSA (International Freestyle Skaters Association). She was three times world champion.

Caroline Lejeune
Personal information
Full nameCaroline Lejeune
NicknameClochette (Tinker Bell)
NationalityFrench
Born (1986-07-11) July 11, 1986 (age 38)
Bayonne, France
Height1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Weight47 kg (104 lb; 7.4 st)
WebsiteOfficial Site
Sport
CountryFrance
SportInline skating
EventFreestyle slalom
ClubMUC
Coached byGuillaume Barbaz
(alias Skali)
Retired2010
Achievements and titles
World finalsWorldchampion 2008, 2007
World Cup 2009, 2008, 2007
Medal record
Gold medal – first place 2009 IFSA Worldchampion France
Gold medal – first place 2008 IFSA Worldchampion Russia
Gold medal – first place 2007 IFSA Worldchampion Italy
Bronze medal – third place 2006 IFSA Worldchampion Spain

Biography

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Lejeune started ice skating when she was six years old. When she was eleven she first tried inline skating which she practiced for a number of years. She remained in ice skating, also doing dance and artistic skating. In 2005 Lejeune devoted herself to inline skating. She was coached by Skali who taught her freestyle slalom. In 2006, she began seriously taking part in competitions.[1]

Lejeune is currently (2010) the president of her club and in the Powerslide team. Formally she is no longer taking part in competitions but focuses on other aspects of the sport. She is still making videos and doing exhibitions. She is also very active within the IFSA. Lejeune resides in Montpellier, France.[1]

Achievements

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Only the most important events are listed[2]

Year Tournament Country Result Class
2009 IFSA World Championship France 3rd Free style slalom
2009 World Cup Overall 1st Free style slalom
2009 National Championship France 1st Free style slalom
2008 IFSA World Championship Russia 1st Free style slalom
2008 World Cup Overall 1st Free style slalom
2008 National Championship France 2nd Free style slalom
2007 IFSA World Championship Italy 1st Free style slalom
2007 World Cup Overall 1st Free style slalom
2007 National Championship France 1st Free style slalom
2006 IFSA World Championship Spain 3rd Free style slalom
2006 World Cup Overall 2nd Free style slalom
2006 National Championship France 3rd Free style slalom

References

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  1. ^ a b "Clochette.biz - Home". 2013-09-01. Archived from the original on 2013-09-01. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  2. ^ IFSA website Archived July 26, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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