The Cotentin skateboarder Lucien Herland becomes vice-champion of France… at only 13 years old

Just 13 ansthe skateboarder de Vauville (Manche) Lucien Herland was crowned vice-champion of France among U17 !

Qualified for the third consecutive year, he finally rose on the podiumafter a 6^e Place in Perpignan in 2023, 9^e in Plougastel in 2024. “He trains a lot and often alone. This 2^e place is a great reward “Confides his father Sébastien Herland, who accompanies him with each competition.

“He trains a lot, and often alone”

To get this 2^e Place, “Lulu” had to pass all the qualifying stages which were far from easy. “There is a tactical part. We must modify the figures with each qualification at the risk of losing points, it is a specificity of our sport, ”explains Jeff, president of the association Cherbourg Skate Project.

And this is what Lucien did by leaving his most beautiful tricks in the final for 45 seconds to get his 2^e Place against seven opponents who are currently in the France team. In addition to the encouragement of his whole family, Lucien was able to count on those of his coach Benjamin Garcia. In the Cotentin, it is supported by many local figures.

2nd against opponents already in the French team

Manuela Mahier, mayor of La Hague, welcomes Lucien’s performances and recalls: “Sport is essential in the education of our children, it conveys values of effort, respect and solidarity. »»

True to this ambition and the support given to local associations, the municipal team is carrying out a Skatepark project in Beaumont-Hague.

Skate is both a sporting discipline, a means of locomotion and a culture in its own right. This project will be built in collaboration with practitioners in order to best respond to the uses of the discipline.

On the other hand, Jeff, the director of the Shuffle store, supports Lucien in his competitions by providing him with all the equipment he needs.

Sébastien Herland explains: “It is a discipline that requires many expenses (trips, boards, etc.) and this local support/sponsor brought by Jeff is a plus, not to mention all the actions carried out to bring this sport to life (Guinguette, Napo Jam, initiation lessons, etc.)”.

While he ranked 31^e Best European skateboarder U17 (out of 250) During a competition in Vigo (Spain) on the weekend of August 10, the young Manchois toque now At the gates of the French team.

What follow -up for his ascent?

“It would be a great reward that he was selected,” judges his father.

Before continuing her ascension towards them highest national or even international spheresLucien indeed confirmed his participation in the Napo Jam which will take place the September 13, 2025Place Napoleon, in Cherbourg. “For nothing in the world I would not miss this competition, it is she who confirmed my passion and who makes that today I arrived at this level” concludes Lucien.

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