Scottish apparel specialist Endura has announced the signing of French iron-distance specialist Leon Chevalier who joins the brand’s multi-disciplinary roster of athletes.
Endura noted that Chevalier is… ‘one of the most exciting long distance triathlon talents to emerge onto the iron-distance scene over the past couple of seasons.’
In 2021, Chevalier won IRONMAN Mallorca whilst breaking the 8-hour mark for the first time. This was followed by another win at The Embrunman and an impressive second place finish at the iconic Alpe d’Huez triathlon. This was all in his first season in the pro ranks.
A full time Masters student of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath, UK, Chevalier has been working with Susie and Rob Cheetham of Cheetham Coaching over the past couple of years, benefitting from the experience of former Endura triathletes Susie with coaching and logistics assistance from Rob.
Chevalier will be juggling his final year studies with a race programme, with qualifications for both the IRONMAN World Championship (the postponed 2021 championship in St George, Utah, and 2022’s return to Kona in October) already assured.
His season opener will be IRONMAN 70.3 Lanzarote in March, before IRONMAN Nice and a return to the hairpins of Alpe d’Huez in July as he builds towards his debut on the Big Island in October.
Chevalier will be wearing an Endura Custom version of the QDC Drag2Zero triathlon suit. The product comes out of Endura’s long standing collaboration work with renowned cyclesport aerodynamicist Simon Smart.
Endura adds that… ‘The triathlon suit features Surface Silicone Topography (SST), a technology that was considered too advanced to use in UCI sanctioned races, but which holds an almost mythical status within the pro triathlon world.’
