Paralympic Games 2024: A golden day for triathlon in France

2024-09-02 18:34:23

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Prime Day at the French Triathlon
Prime Day at the French Triathlon
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In the triathlon on Monday 2 September, the French team won four medals, two of which were gold medals by Jules Ribstein and Alexis Hanquinquant.

French Paratriathlon promises a golden day. it ends with two Marseille, The first time it was Jules Ribstein and the second time it was Alexis Hanquinquant. The flag bearer of the French delegation made a speech at the beginning of the game. After the 750m swim, the athlete, who suffered an amputation in a construction site accident, embarked on a 20km bike ride in the center of the capital. At the age of 38, Alexis Hanquinquant already won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics (Japan). He was nearly 3 minutes faster than the second place finisher. “This is a mission,” He reacted.

Another category and the same feeling by Jules Ribstein. Alsace, 37, cheered at the finish line to win the gold medal. He competed in his first Paralympic Games after having his left leg amputated in a motorcycle accident. Visually impaired athletes Thibaut Rigaudeau and Antoine Perel won silver and bronze medals respectively.

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