A young athlete who loves extreme sports and, above all, a big dreamer!
I trained in rock climbing and then mountaineering by joining the Espoir 06 group, which I hope helped me develop a strong mental attitude.
I completed the Ironman in Nice in 2024 and understood the meaning of preparation.
Ten months later and after 13.5 hours of effort, I achieved my goal.
But my inner quest was only just beginning...
That's why the following year I took on the crazy challenge of completing the Ironman in Nice and, five days later, the 120 km UTCAM race! I succeeded!
After a brief period of decline, I had to react. What could I do after such a string of events? I had heard about SUMMUM on social media via Tristan Goulwenn!
I dreamed about it, but thought I would never have the ability. However, the dream was too big not to try. The challenge was almost meant for me. I reconnected with mountaineering by taking up triathlon.
Dreaming is one thing, but what is the difference between dreams and reality?
It's a date. Giving up will never be an option.
I have been a triathlete for eight years and have competed in all distances from XS to Double IRONMAN.
Several ultra trails: OCC, SaintéLyon, Lyon-SaintéLyon, Hivernal des Templiers, Mont Blanc Marathons.
And several long-distance road races, including the 100 km de Millau.
This year will be a little unusual in terms of sports, because I'm getting married in April and we're buying a house in February, so in triathlon it will be Half Maxi formats.
The schedule includes quite a few major events: a 24-hour run in June, the 100 km race in Millau in September, and the SaintéLyon in December.
And of course, I plan to familiarize myself with the Summum course off the record and train accordingly in order to give myself the best chance of succeeding in this project.
A native of Haute-Savoie and a triathlete for five years, I have already experienced the intensity of marathons and Ironman competitions.
I like the discipline imposed by training and the change in mindset that can occur during preparation.
But this adventure pushes me beyond my limits!
As a father of two children, I want to show them that anything is possible with passion and determination.
For me, the Summum is much more than a performance: it's a life adventure to experience unforgettable moments.
And what could be better than a view at 4,807 meters to savor the finish line?
Passionate about endurance sports and especially challenges, I took up triathlon just a few years ago without knowing how to swim or even owning a bike.
Since then, I have traveled a path that led me to the Deca-Ironman (38 km of swimming, 1,800 km of cycling, 422 km of running), a race that I completed in 255 hours and which will remain an unforgettable human and sporting adventure.
Always striving to surpass myself and driven by the desire to do more, I am now embarking on this new challenge. Having never set foot in the mountains and being very poor at climbing hills, both on a bike and on foot, this challenge will be a new opportunity for me to push my physical and mental limits.
"A violent effort"
Julien Deneyer
World record holder Enduroman
"The hardest race of my life"
Goulwenn Tristant
Three-time world champion in ultra-triathlon