The Oise, land of sporting talents, has seen the birth or growth of renowned athletes, such as Olivier Giroud and Arnaud Démare. These champions, who shine on football fields, or cycling roads, inspire not only sports fans, but also sports betting enthusiasts, on sites such as Bet777, among others, always on the lookout for their performance. Following their journey not only allows you to vibrate to the rhythm of their exploits, but also to build on their successes during major competitions. Who are the great sportsmen from Oise?
Olivier Giroud, the striker who marked the history of the France team
Born on September 30, 1986, in Chambéry, Olivier Giroud grew up in Froissy, in the Oise. Today, he is a renowned striker who has left his mark on football history. Thus, it was in Froges OCF, in the Grenoble region, that Olivier Giroud took his first steps in the club. Very quickly, his obsession with goals came to fruition. In 2005, he signed his first professional contract. Very quickly, Giroud flourished in Ligue 2 and multiplied his victories. He was then crowned in Ligue 1, within Montpellier HSC. In the summer of 2012, the sportsman joined Arsenal. In five years with the London club, he scored no fewer than 105 goals in 253 matches. During the 2017-2018 season, he joined Chelsea for 17 million euros. He then won his first European trophies, including the Champions League, in 2021. It was ultimately at AC Milan that the athlete decided to continue his career. And this fantastic journey allowed him to be selected by Didier Deschamps to join the French team. Often criticized for his lack of technique, he is one of the best scorers in the history of the Blues. But today, the French adventure came to an end for the athlete. Olivier Giroud will never be able to forget these crazy years: “My greatest pride and my most beautiful memory“. Winner of the World Cup in 2018, finalist in 2022, he came very close to a European title, failing in the final, in 2016, at the Stade de France, against Portugal (1-0 after extra time). This year, he was eliminated in the semi-final of the Euro, against Spain (1-2). From now on, Olivier Giroud has set down his bags in Los Angeles: “This is the life I wanted. I am very happy“.
Arnaud Démare, a renowned cyclist
Born in Beauvais, Arnaud Démare is a renowned professional cyclist, French champion, and stage winner in the Tour de France and the Giro. Today, the cyclist is considered an extraordinary sprinter. However, Démare is well aware that this burst of speed will not last forever. He therefore does a colossal amount of work to maintain his level. For the Démares, cycling is a family affair. Indeed, the athlete's parents are also cycling enthusiasts, and have always supported him in his approach. From a young age, Démare showed his competitive side. In the sprinters category, most players fall into the “comets” category. The latter shine for a season, winning all the victories, before falling back into oblivion. For his part, Arnaud Démare prefers to focus on longevity. And the athlete has nothing to envy of anyone, since he is one of the emblematic figures of cycling. In addition, at the end of the 2024 season, Démare regains the unofficial title of the most victorious rider in the peloton still active, thanks to his 97 bouquets. And for good reason, Mark Cavendish has just left him his crown, in the ranks of Arkéa – B & B Hôtels.
Cédric Vitu, an undisputed boxing champion
“I don't know how to do anything other than box“. These are the words of Cédric Vitu, after training! Originally from Creil, in the Oise, Cédric Vitu is a boxer recognized by all, despite a journey strewn with pitfalls: “Life hasn't been easy. […] I boxed in gyms in front of 200 people for not much. I slept in boxing gyms, in hostelss”. However, the boxer almost stopped boxing for good: “When I was stolen from Manchester for a European Championship, I said: 'I quit'. Then I said to myself: 'If you stop, what are you going to do? You don't know how to dance or sing. You're in trouble“. In addition, Cédric Vitu experienced serious personal problems. So, he was absent from the rings for a long time. He explains: “It's the real Cédric Vitu who returns, I wasn't there for a while. To be honest, I have had personal problems in my life. I actually had a bit of a burnout. I kept fighting for a period, the big events, the European Championships, the pressure, all that, I couldn't take it anymore“. He adds: “I have always been attached to sport. Sport kept me alive. I always had moments of alert where I would go crazy. I started drinking. […] I had some weird thoughts”. However, this did not prevent Cédric Vitu from succeeding. He is also considered one of the best French players in recent years. He has an incredible record of 48 victories, including 19 before the limit, 1 draw and 4 defeats.
The Oise is therefore the cradle of great sportsmen. Which other regions of France promote sport?
