Maxime Grousset validated his qualification for the Paris Olympic Games in the main race, the 100m freestyle, Tuesday at the French Championships in Chartres. The native of Noumé, world bronze medalist over the distance, won the final in a blazing time of 47”33, the third best performance of the year. In the morning, he had already demonstrated his current great form with a time of 47”65.
“I’m super happy, the day is magnificent. The work is done“, Grousset reacted initially. “It’s solidhe continued at the microphone of Eurosport. I felt the right speed. I was fluid. I didn’t break down too much, maybe just at the end. I still see things where I can improve. The day was magnificent. I am very happy with this time. Paris 2024? I can’t stop myself from dreaming. I’ve been dreaming for years. I hope this will be the fulfillment of this dream in Paris.”
In Chartres, the New Caledonian will also try to qualify for the Games in the 50m freestyle and the 100m butterfly. In the same race on the women’s side, Marie Wattel also obtained her ticket to Paris by achieving the minimums to the nearest hundredth (53”61).
