Somfy, a historical partner of the French biathlon, renews its partnership with the French ski federation and French Nordic ski teams

10/10/2022 - 17:30 CET

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Partner of the French Ski Federation (FFS) and all the French Nordic ski teams, Somfy—a world leader in window and door automation—has renewed its partnership with the FFS for the next four years. This renewal also comes with a renewal in their support for Julia Simon, Emilien Jacquelin, and Benjamin Daviet and two new partnerships with Lou Jeanmonnot and Emilien Claude.

Somfy's origins in the French Alps, the enthusiasm its employees have for mountain sports, and its values of endurance, effort, perseverance, and precision shared with the demanding discipline of biathlon are at the origin of a partnership that has lasted for nearly 20 years.

True to its desire to be a long-term partner for athletes, Somfy has renewed its partnership with the FFS and all the French Nordic ski teams (cross-country skiing, biathlon, Nordic combined, ski jumping) for the 2022 to 2026 seasons.

Additionally, Somfy supports three confirmed biathletes, Julia Simon, Émilien Jacquelin, and Benjamin Daviet—a paralympic biathlon and cross-country athlete—and concluded a partnership agreement with two young biathletes, Lou Jeanmonnot and Émilien Claude. They will join the biathlon A Team training group.

Lou Jeanmonnot

Born in Pontarlier on October 28, 1998, Lou joined the French A biathlon team training group in 2022. 
 
  • Three world championship titles, youth and junior, individual and relay 2017, 2018, and 2019
  • European Vice-Champion in 2022 in the single mixed relay
  • Overall winner of the IBU CUP in 2022 
  • Overall winner of the IBU CUP super sprint in 2022
  • 12 podiums in IBU CUP

 

Lou signed her first contract with Somfy this year.

Émilien Claude

Born in Épinal on June 13, 1999, Émilien joined the French A biathlon team training group in 2022.
 
  • Youth Olympic Champion in 2016 in Lillehammer 
  • Seven medals at the World Youth/Junior Championships, including five titles:
    - Double World Youth Champion in 2017
    - Triple World Junior Champion in 2020 
  • Top ranking in the World Cup: 20th in Oslo 
  • Three podiums in the World Cup B (Ibu Cup), including one victory 
  • 6th place in the overall ranking in the IBU CUP in 2022

 

Émilien signed his first contract with Somfy this year.

Julia Simon

Born in Albertville on October 9, 1996, Julia joined the French A biathlon team training group in 2017.
 
  • One Olympic silver medal (relay) / Olympic vice-champion at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games
  • One World Champion title (relay)
  • One Olympic silver medal (relay)
  • 26 World Cup podiums, including nine victories
     
Julia signed her first contract with Somfy in 2019.

Émilien Jacquelin

Born in Saint Martin d'Hères on July 11, 1995, Émilien joined the French A biathlon team training group in 2017.
 
  • Two Olympic silver medals (relay)
  • Three World Champion titles (two pursuits and one relay)
  • 20 World Cup podiums, including five victories 
     
Émilien signed his first contract with Somfy in 2019.

Benjamin Daviet

Born in Annecy on June 16, 1989, Benjamin joined the French handisport Nordic ski team in 2011 (biathlon and cross-country skiing).
 
  • Three Paralympic titles
  • Two silver and one bronze medal at the Paralympic Games
  • Nine World Champion titles
  • Five silver and two bronze medals at the World Championship
  • 53 World Cup podiums, including 31 victories
  • Top ranking in the overall World Cup: 1st in 2017 and 2019
  • Voted Best Male athlete by the IPC (International Paralympic Committee) in 2019
     
Benjamin signed his first contract with Somfy in 2020.

Photo credits: Grégory Picout

About Somfy

Founded in 1969 in France, and now operating in 59 countries, Somfy is the world leader in window and door automation Pioneer in the connected home, Somfy is constantly innovating to guarantee its users comfort, well‐ being, and security in the home and is fully committed to promoting sustainable development. For more than 50 years, Somfy has been using automation to improve living environments and is committed to creating reliable and sustainable solutions that promote better living and well-being for all.

Press contacts

Somfy:

  • Aurélie Montessuit : aurelie.montessuit@somfy.com

Agence Shan: 

  • Aurore Cantot : aurore.cantot@shan.fr / 06 09 96 00 70
  • Alexandre Daudin : alexandre.daudin@shan.fr