Coline Devillard has been on an extraordinary journey in the world of artistic gymnastics. The artistic gymnast specializing in the vault has been an unstoppable force on the international stage. Her achievements include a bronze medal at the 2022 World Championships. With that, Devillard bagged the continental title at the 2023 European Championships. The French gymnast secured victories at the World Cup events in Doha and Baku. In the years 2022 and 2023, she consistently maintained third place at the Paris World Challenge Cup.

This remarkable line on the stage emphasizes her skill and dedication to her specialty. Garnered with all these, she heads to the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Belgium, starting on September 30. All eyes will be on Devillard as she is seen as one of the hardest opponents of the US team in the event when it comes to vaults. In the back of all these, however, there is an interesting story about her training.

Coline Devillard’s ‘unusual’ training regime

Coline Devillard, known for her specialization in vaulting, to enhance her performance in this discipline, did not turn to a hard-core gymnastics coach. Instead, she has invested her trust in the expertise of Ladji Doucour?, a former 110m hurdler. Doucour? is a two-time World Champion in his domain. This partnership boosted Devillard’s physical skills along with empowering her mental strength, as said by the gymnast.

The introduction of fresh training sessions made a delightful departure from Devillard’s usual gymnastic routine. Her love for the sport remained undiminished. She sought a change to refresh her gymnastics journey. Their collaboration has proven to be a massive success. In an interview with Olympics.com, Devillard said, “It’s so much pleasure doing his sessions, even if they’re difficult. He does not make it easy for me, but it gives me the opportunity to breathe and do something away from the gymnastic podium.”

Devillard’s Pursuit of Athletic and Mental Growth with Ladji Doucour?

Devillard affectionately known as “Coco,” clutched the sessions Doucour? put her through. These sessions offered her welcome rest and accuracy in the bars. She found the experience important and truly enjoyed the opportunity to explore different athletic spheres. The energy between the gymnast and the former hurdler was swift and intense. Recognizing the potential for mental development through athletics, Devillard wasted no time in translating Doucour?’s guidance into her gymnastic pursuits. Her mind started to sync with her vaulting, bridging the gap between the two disciplines effortlessly.

Also read- As Gymnastics World Gathers at Belgium, Simone Biles Joins an Unlikely Companion in a Special Update

Training with Ladji Doucour? elevated Devillard’s mental well-being. It had a transformative effect on her running technique, and her approach to gymnastics. The gymnast acknowledged her coach’s effort by saying, ?With Ladji Doucour?, I learned that it’s really difficult to know how to run. I approach the vault in a different way. All I have to think about now is my running technique, which isn’t easy. It’s really hard to know how to run, I learned that from Ladji?. Her game plans ensure top-notch performance on and off the vault table. Fans are eagerly anticipating her performance in the arena of the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

WATCH STORY ??Hours Before Her Second Competition, Legendary Gymnast Simone Biles Treats Her Fans With a Surprise Update