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The port of Vannes was packed with people, Friday June 28 at the end of the day, for the departure of the Grand Raid de l’Ultra Marin. Sun, smiles, beautiful atmosphere, 1,600 runners at the start, all the lights were green.
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1,600 runners set off from the port this Friday, June 28, for the flagship Ultra Marin event, in front of a big day crowd.
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There are 1,500 volunteers for Ultra Marin. Céleste, Victoire, Marie-Claire and Dominique are among them. They take care of the shop’s orders.
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The Grand Raid in relay is about to start. Céline from Vannes hugs her teammates before taking the first relay of her team in the name of “Rah l’aventure même pas peur!” We await the comments at the finish!
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But what are we doing here? The question this quartet of friends asked themselves before the start of the Grand Relay Raid. For their first participation, the objective is to finish the race, “to have fun and to arrive for the aperitif on Saturday evening!” “.
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We came as a family to encourage the runners and the Breton flags flew at the start of the Grand Raid.
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Come on, everyone stand on the benches to see the start of the Grand Relais.
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In this bright sunshine, Théo doesn’t forget to put on sunscreen before leaving. The Paris firefighter, originally from Bénodet, had just come off his shift and had only slept for an hour. A good workout before another sleepless night!
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Nicolas did not go unnoticed at the start of the Grand Raid, wearing sandals. We wonder what condition his feet will be in after 175 km of coastal paths.
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There were many signs. Appointment made!
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Stéphane, your supporters are here! In great form !
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Lots of applause as the joëlette of Pierre Tarance and his association “Pierre qui Roule” passed by. A first for Ultra Marin.
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6 p.m., the first to start the 175 km Grand Raid.
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Le Télégramme is a partner of Ultra Marin and has a stand in the village. The two Gabin and Lilou welcome visitors to offer them the newspaper, the magazines Fémina, and Diverto. You can also participate in the competition and the wheel.
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