François Pervis
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François "Franck" Pervis (born 16 October 1984 in Château-Gontier
, Mayenne
) is a French
track cyclist
. He is a former junior World Champion in the team sprint and twice European under 23 champion. Pervis also won three French national élite titles and six UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics
races.
, in the Mayenne département, Pays de la Loire
, France
, Pervis joined his first cycling club, the Véloce Club de Château Gontier, in 1996. He dabbled in road, mountain biking, cyclo-cross and track cycling as a youngster and began concentrating on the track as a junior rider.
He went on to win the silver medal as part of the team sprint squad at the 2001 Junior UCI Track World Championships
. He bettered that in 2002 when he took the gold medal in the same event and added a silver in the sprint.
In 2003, he was a member of the gold medal winning team sprint squad at the Under 23 European Track Championships
, and won the U23 Sprint at the French National Track Championships
, and finished second in the U23 Kilo.
Pervis competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics
in Athens
, finishing sixth in the Kilo. He also won the kilo at the Under 23 European Track Championships, came second in the U23 Sprint National Championships and was third in the team sprint at the World Cup in Manchester
.
2005 saw Pervis take his first senior French National Championship title, winning the kilo, and coming second in the U23 sprint.
Pervis successfully defended his French National Championship title in the kilo in 2006, also winning the U23 sprint title and coming second in the team sprint. He won a handful of medals in the World Cup events in Los Angeles
and Sydney
as well as two silver medals in the kilo and team sprint at the Under 23 European Track Championships. He also claimed the bronze medal at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships
.
He was again the senior French National Champion in 2007, beating Didier Henriette
to take his third consecuitve kilo title, and also taking the bronze medal in the keirin. He won the silver medal in the kilo at the 2007 UCI Track World Championships, and won several medals at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics
in Los Angeles, Manchester and Beijing
. Pervis also finished second in the Sprint Omnium at the European Track Championships in Alkmaar
2008 brought more victories for Pervis in the World Cup events in Los Angeles and Ballerup
. He took the bronze medal this time round at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships. He served as a substitute for the team sprint, representing France
once again at the 2008 Summer Olympics
, in Beijing, but did not ride. His team mates went on to take the silver medal.
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Château-Gontier
Château-Gontier is a commune in the Mayenne department in north-western France.It is about south of Laval, the préfecture of the department of Mayenne. Château-Gontier is home to the Refuge de l'Arche, a refuge for abandoned or mistreated animals.-People:...
, Mayenne
Mayenne
Mayenne is a department in northwest France named after the Mayenne River.-History:Mayenne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. The northern two thirds correspond to the western part of the former province of Maine...
) is a French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
track cyclist
Track cycling
Track cycling is a bicycle racing sport usually held on specially built banked tracks or velodromes using track bicycles....
. He is a former junior World Champion in the team sprint and twice European under 23 champion. Pervis also won three French national élite titles and six UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics
UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics
The UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is the elite men and women's season-long competition in track cycling, which now comprises several rounds, each held in a different country. The 1995 World Cup had six rounds, this was reduced to four in 1998, 1999-2001 compromised of five rounds before...
races.
Biography
Born in Château-GontierChâteau-Gontier
Château-Gontier is a commune in the Mayenne department in north-western France.It is about south of Laval, the préfecture of the department of Mayenne. Château-Gontier is home to the Refuge de l'Arche, a refuge for abandoned or mistreated animals.-People:...
, in the Mayenne département, Pays de la Loire
Pays de la Loire
Pays de la Loire is one of the 27 regions of France. It is one of the regions created in the late 20th century to serve as a zone of influence for its capital, Nantes, one of a handful so-called "balancing metropolises" ¹...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, Pervis joined his first cycling club, the Véloce Club de Château Gontier, in 1996. He dabbled in road, mountain biking, cyclo-cross and track cycling as a youngster and began concentrating on the track as a junior rider.
He went on to win the silver medal as part of the team sprint squad at the 2001 Junior UCI Track World Championships
UCI Track Cycling World Championships
The UCI Track Cycling World Championships are the set of world championship events for the various disciplines and distances in track cycling and are regulated by the Union Cycliste Internationale...
. He bettered that in 2002 when he took the gold medal in the same event and added a silver in the sprint.
In 2003, he was a member of the gold medal winning team sprint squad at the Under 23 European Track Championships
European Track Championships
The European Track Cycling Championships are the set of European championship events for the various disciplines and distances in track cycling and are regulated by the European Cycling Union...
, and won the U23 Sprint at the French National Track Championships
French National Track Championships
The French National Track Championships are held annually and are composed of competitions of various track cycling disciplines across various age and gender categories.-Senior:-Team sprint:-Team pursuit:-Madison:-Junior:-Team Pursuit:...
, and finished second in the U23 Kilo.
Pervis competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics
France at the 2004 Summer Olympics
At the 2004 Summer Olympics, France was represented by the National Olympic Committee of France .-Medalists:France finished in seventh position in the final medal rankings, with 11 gold medals and 33 medals overall....
in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, finishing sixth in the Kilo. He also won the kilo at the Under 23 European Track Championships, came second in the U23 Sprint National Championships and was third in the team sprint at the World Cup in Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
.
2005 saw Pervis take his first senior French National Championship title, winning the kilo, and coming second in the U23 sprint.
Pervis successfully defended his French National Championship title in the kilo in 2006, also winning the U23 sprint title and coming second in the team sprint. He won a handful of medals in the World Cup events in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
and Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
as well as two silver medals in the kilo and team sprint at the Under 23 European Track Championships. He also claimed the bronze medal at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships
2006 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
The 2006 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championship for track cycling. They took place in Bordeaux, France from April 13 to April 16, 2006.-Medals table:-Medal summary:-External links:**...
.
He was again the senior French National Champion in 2007, beating Didier Henriette
Didier Henriette
Didier Henriette is a French professional racing cyclist.-Career highlights:# 2003: 1º in National Championship, Track, 1 km, Juniors, France...
to take his third consecuitve kilo title, and also taking the bronze medal in the keirin. He won the silver medal in the kilo at the 2007 UCI Track World Championships, and won several medals at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics
UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics
The UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is the elite men and women's season-long competition in track cycling, which now comprises several rounds, each held in a different country. The 1995 World Cup had six rounds, this was reduced to four in 1998, 1999-2001 compromised of five rounds before...
in Los Angeles, Manchester and Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
. Pervis also finished second in the Sprint Omnium at the European Track Championships in Alkmaar
Alkmaar
Alkmaar is a municipality and a city in the Netherlands, in the province of Noord Holland. Alkmaar is well known for its traditional cheese market. For tourists, it is a popular cultural destination.-History:...
2008 brought more victories for Pervis in the World Cup events in Los Angeles and Ballerup
Ballerup
Ballerup Kommune is a municipality in Region Hovedstaden on the island of Zealand in eastern Denmark. Approx. 15 km. From central Copenhagen. The municipality covers an area of 34 km², and has a total population of 47,116 . It is also the name of the municipal seat,...
. He took the bronze medal this time round at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships. He served as a substitute for the team sprint, representing France
France at the 2008 Summer Olympics
-Medalists:- Diving:MenNo CompetitorsWomen- Swimming:France will be represented by 35 swimmers, including Alain Bernard and Laure Manaudou.MenWomen- Synchronised Swimming:...
once again at the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
, in Beijing, but did not ride. His team mates went on to take the silver medal.
Palmarès
2001- 2nd Team sprint, UCI Track World Championships2001 UCI Track Cycling World ChampionshipsThe 2001 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championship for track cycling. They took place in Antwerp, Belgium from September 26 to September 30, 2001.-Medals table:-Medal summary:-External links:**...
(Junior)
2002
- 1st Team sprint, UCI Track World Championships2002 UCI Track Cycling World ChampionshipsThe 2002 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championship for track cycling. They took place in Copenhagen, Denmark from September 25 to September 29, 2002.-Medals table:-Medal summary:-External links:**...
(Junior) - 3rd Sprint, UCI Track World Championships2002 UCI Track Cycling World ChampionshipsThe 2002 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championship for track cycling. They took place in Copenhagen, Denmark from September 25 to September 29, 2002.-Medals table:-Medal summary:-External links:**...
(Junior)
2003
- 1st Team sprint, European Track ChampionshipsEuropean Track ChampionshipsThe European Track Cycling Championships are the set of European championship events for the various disciplines and distances in track cycling and are regulated by the European Cycling Union...
(U23) - 2nd Kilo, French National Track ChampionshipsFrench National Track ChampionshipsThe French National Track Championships are held annually and are composed of competitions of various track cycling disciplines across various age and gender categories.-Senior:-Team sprint:-Team pursuit:-Madison:-Junior:-Team Pursuit:...
(U23) - 1st Sprint, French National Track ChampionshipsFrench National Track ChampionshipsThe French National Track Championships are held annually and are composed of competitions of various track cycling disciplines across various age and gender categories.-Senior:-Team sprint:-Team pursuit:-Madison:-Junior:-Team Pursuit:...
(U23)
2004
- 3rd Team sprint, UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsUCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is the elite men and women's season-long competition in track cycling, which now comprises several rounds, each held in a different country. The 1995 World Cup had six rounds, this was reduced to four in 1998, 1999-2001 compromised of five rounds before...
, Manchester - 1st Kilo, European Track ChampionshipsEuropean Track ChampionshipsThe European Track Cycling Championships are the set of European championship events for the various disciplines and distances in track cycling and are regulated by the European Cycling Union...
(U23) - 2nd Sprint, French National Track ChampionshipsFrench National Track ChampionshipsThe French National Track Championships are held annually and are composed of competitions of various track cycling disciplines across various age and gender categories.-Senior:-Team sprint:-Team pursuit:-Madison:-Junior:-Team Pursuit:...
(U23)
2005
- 3rd Kilo, UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsUCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is the elite men and women's season-long competition in track cycling, which now comprises several rounds, each held in a different country. The 1995 World Cup had six rounds, this was reduced to four in 1998, 1999-2001 compromised of five rounds before...
, Sydney - 1st Team sprint, UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsUCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is the elite men and women's season-long competition in track cycling, which now comprises several rounds, each held in a different country. The 1995 World Cup had six rounds, this was reduced to four in 1998, 1999-2001 compromised of five rounds before...
, Sydney - 1st
Kilo, French National Track ChampionshipsFrench National Track ChampionshipsThe French National Track Championships are held annually and are composed of competitions of various track cycling disciplines across various age and gender categories.-Senior:-Team sprint:-Team pursuit:-Madison:-Junior:-Team Pursuit:... - 2nd Sprint, French National Track ChampionshipsFrench National Track ChampionshipsThe French National Track Championships are held annually and are composed of competitions of various track cycling disciplines across various age and gender categories.-Senior:-Team sprint:-Team pursuit:-Madison:-Junior:-Team Pursuit:...
(U23)
2006
- 3rd Kilo, UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsUCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is the elite men and women's season-long competition in track cycling, which now comprises several rounds, each held in a different country. The 1995 World Cup had six rounds, this was reduced to four in 1998, 1999-2001 compromised of five rounds before...
, Los Angeles - 1st Team sprint, UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsUCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is the elite men and women's season-long competition in track cycling, which now comprises several rounds, each held in a different country. The 1995 World Cup had six rounds, this was reduced to four in 1998, 1999-2001 compromised of five rounds before...
, Los Angeles - 2nd Kilo, UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsUCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is the elite men and women's season-long competition in track cycling, which now comprises several rounds, each held in a different country. The 1995 World Cup had six rounds, this was reduced to four in 1998, 1999-2001 compromised of five rounds before...
, Sydney - 2nd Team sprint, UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsUCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is the elite men and women's season-long competition in track cycling, which now comprises several rounds, each held in a different country. The 1995 World Cup had six rounds, this was reduced to four in 1998, 1999-2001 compromised of five rounds before...
, Sydney - 2nd Kilo, European Track ChampionshipsEuropean Track ChampionshipsThe European Track Cycling Championships are the set of European championship events for the various disciplines and distances in track cycling and are regulated by the European Cycling Union...
(U23) - 2nd Team sprint, European Track ChampionshipsEuropean Track ChampionshipsThe European Track Cycling Championships are the set of European championship events for the various disciplines and distances in track cycling and are regulated by the European Cycling Union...
(U23) - 1st Kilo, French National Track ChampionshipsFrench National Track ChampionshipsThe French National Track Championships are held annually and are composed of competitions of various track cycling disciplines across various age and gender categories.-Senior:-Team sprint:-Team pursuit:-Madison:-Junior:-Team Pursuit:...
- 1st Sprint, French National Track ChampionshipsFrench National Track ChampionshipsThe French National Track Championships are held annually and are composed of competitions of various track cycling disciplines across various age and gender categories.-Senior:-Team sprint:-Team pursuit:-Madison:-Junior:-Team Pursuit:...
(U23) - 2nd Team sprint, French National Track ChampionshipsFrench National Track ChampionshipsThe French National Track Championships are held annually and are composed of competitions of various track cycling disciplines across various age and gender categories.-Senior:-Team sprint:-Team pursuit:-Madison:-Junior:-Team Pursuit:...
- 3rd Kilo, UCI Track Cycling World Championships2006 UCI Track Cycling World ChampionshipsThe 2006 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championship for track cycling. They took place in Bordeaux, France from April 13 to April 16, 2006.-Medals table:-Medal summary:-External links:**...
2007
- 2nd Kilo, UCI Track Cycling World Championships2007 UCI Track Cycling World ChampionshipsThe 2007 UCI Track Cycling World Championships is the World Championship for track cycling. It took place in Palma de Mallorca, Spain from March 29, 2007 to April 1, 2007...
- 1st Kilo, UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsUCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is the elite men and women's season-long competition in track cycling, which now comprises several rounds, each held in a different country. The 1995 World Cup had six rounds, this was reduced to four in 1998, 1999-2001 compromised of five rounds before...
, Los Angeles - 2nd Team sprint, UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsUCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is the elite men and women's season-long competition in track cycling, which now comprises several rounds, each held in a different country. The 1995 World Cup had six rounds, this was reduced to four in 1998, 1999-2001 compromised of five rounds before...
, Los Angeles - 2nd Kilo, UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsUCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is the elite men and women's season-long competition in track cycling, which now comprises several rounds, each held in a different country. The 1995 World Cup had six rounds, this was reduced to four in 1998, 1999-2001 compromised of five rounds before...
, Manchester - 1st Kilo, UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsUCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is the elite men and women's season-long competition in track cycling, which now comprises several rounds, each held in a different country. The 1995 World Cup had six rounds, this was reduced to four in 1998, 1999-2001 compromised of five rounds before...
, Beijing - 2nd Team sprint, UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsUCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is the elite men and women's season-long competition in track cycling, which now comprises several rounds, each held in a different country. The 1995 World Cup had six rounds, this was reduced to four in 1998, 1999-2001 compromised of five rounds before...
, Beijing - 2nd Omnium, Sprint, European Track ChampionshipsEuropean Track ChampionshipsThe European Track Cycling Championships are the set of European championship events for the various disciplines and distances in track cycling and are regulated by the European Cycling Union...
, Alkmaar - 1st Kilo, French National Track ChampionshipsFrench National Track ChampionshipsThe French National Track Championships are held annually and are composed of competitions of various track cycling disciplines across various age and gender categories.-Senior:-Team sprint:-Team pursuit:-Madison:-Junior:-Team Pursuit:...
- 3rd Keirin, French National Track ChampionshipsFrench National Track ChampionshipsThe French National Track Championships are held annually and are composed of competitions of various track cycling disciplines across various age and gender categories.-Senior:-Team sprint:-Team pursuit:-Madison:-Junior:-Team Pursuit:...
2008
- 2nd Team sprint, UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsUCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is the elite men and women's season-long competition in track cycling, which now comprises several rounds, each held in a different country. The 1995 World Cup had six rounds, this was reduced to four in 1998, 1999-2001 compromised of five rounds before...
, Los Angeles - 1st Team sprint, UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsUCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is the elite men and women's season-long competition in track cycling, which now comprises several rounds, each held in a different country. The 1995 World Cup had six rounds, this was reduced to four in 1998, 1999-2001 compromised of five rounds before...
, Ballerup (with Grégory BaugéGrégory BaugéGrégory Baugé is a French professional racing cyclist. He is an eight-time world champion in track cycling.-Career highlights:20022003...
& Kévin SireauKévin SireauKévin Sireau is a French professional racing cyclist.-Career highlights:200320042005Kévin Sireau is a French professional racing cyclist.-Career highlights:...
) - 1st Kilo, UCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsUCI Track Cycling World Cup ClassicsThe UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics is the elite men and women's season-long competition in track cycling, which now comprises several rounds, each held in a different country. The 1995 World Cup had six rounds, this was reduced to four in 1998, 1999-2001 compromised of five rounds before...
, Ballerup - 3rd Kilo, UCI Track Cycling World Championships2008 UCI Track Cycling World ChampionshipsThe 2008 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were the World Championship for track cycling. They took place at the Manchester Velodrome in Manchester, United Kingdom from 26 to 30 March 2008. Eighteen events were scheduled; the women's team pursuit being the only addition from the 2007...