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Athlete of the Week - Matti Lopez (FRA)

Jun 18, 2019·Telemark
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Do want to know more about our Telemark Athletes? Then you are on the right place! Each week in Summer we introduce one athlete of the Telemark family.

This Week: Matti Lopez, France

First Name: Matti

Last Name:  Lopez

Birthdate: 23.07.1996

Language: French, English, Spanish

Sponsors: Méribel - Statmicro - Dynastar - Crispi - Julbo - Racer Gloves - Art Feet

Profession: Ski Teacher

Hobbies: Ski - Surf - Hiking - Biking

Motto: Be humble and stay calm

Why do you Telemark? The best way to feel the speed, really close to the snow. Natural way of skiing, nice to see. You need to be physically strong, i really like it. And for the big "telemark family". FREE THE HEEL AND SKI FOR REAL

What is your favorite Telemark discipline? Sprint, because it is in 2 runs, not too long, nice to watch.

How often do you train per Week? Whats your favorite Training? Between 5 and 7 times a week. Really like to do cross country biking.

What was the best experience of your career so far? My first Junior world title in Classic in Steamboat (USA) and my only podium in World Cup.

Whats your favorite race on the World Cup Calendar? So far Méribel (FRA) 3 years ago. It was insane.

**Tell us something  we should know about you...**I have always been a huge fan of Phil Lau, to train with him is insane.

Last but not least..what do you wish for the Future? To win a Cristal globe... one day...

Want to know more about Matti Lopez? Here some quick links to the Homepage, Sponsors, Partners...

Facebook: Matti Lopez

Homepage: https://mattilopez.fr

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