On Europe 1, Alexis Pinturault looks back on his title of world champion in alpine skiing.
A coronation obtained during "a fabulous day", which rewards a season of "regularity and rigor".
At 30, the fourth French to be world champion has achieved his "career goal".
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A title of world champion as a birthday present.
Alexis Pinturault made history this Saturday, his 30th birthday, by winning the big crystal globe.
A first for a Frenchman since 1997 and the coronation of the iconic Luc Alphand.
With his number 1 bib, the one who is now on the roof of the alpine skiing world is ahead of Switzerland's Marco Odermatt by 107 points and can no longer be reached in the World Cup standings in the last event, the slalom, on Sunday.
"It's a fabulous day"
"It's a fabulous day", rejoices the champion at the microphone of
Europe Soir
.
A victory that is all the more tasty as it crowns "something that is done for the long haul".
"It requires consistency and rigor throughout the season. It is not easy because there are days with but also days without. The classification of the giant, and the general, are difficult objectives to go looking for but extremely rewarding. "
And to continue soberly: "The objectives of season and career are reached."
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Despite his title, as a great sportsman that he is, Alexis Pinturault still remains focused on his next race, "which will count", even if he knows perfectly well that his title can no longer be contested.
From now on, his next goal is to shine at the "French championships next week", and to ensure the media tour of his coronation.