THE PARIS 2024 GAMES CHANGED THEIR LIVES (6/10) – Husband and wife in real life, the Olympic saber champion and the team bronze medalist charmed the public by displaying their love under the vault of the Grand Palais.
The lovely moment melted the 7,000 spectators at the Grand Palais and millions of French people in front of their small screens. A few seconds earlier, Manon Apithy scored, against her compatriot Sara Balzer, the touch which gave her gold in the Olympic saber final. Time to comfort her opponent, to greet the referee, and her husband appears on the track. Crazy with happiness and pride. The spouses kiss and Boladé Apithy carries his wife in triumph to the cheers of the public. Eternal chills. Even before they answer the question, we guess what this moment represents in their life as a couple. The look they give each other radiates love and recognition. « Every time I see the images again, I relive the sensations thoroughly and it's very pleasant », confirms Bolade. Manon completes: « When I see them again, I am happy and I smile. It's the best memory of my career. » Their words are nothing compared to their…
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