![IN
PICTURES
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For
her
last
race,
Marie
Patouillet
wins
gold
on
the
Paralympic
velodrome
track
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Libération](https://euro.dayfr.com/temp/resized/medium_2024-09-02-bdbf7ab989.jpg)
In the eye of Libé
published today at 5:03 p.m.
Marie Patouillet at the national velodrome of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Sunday September 1st.
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Marie Patouillet on the track of the national velodrome of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Sunday September 1st.
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The space in the middle of the track is used for warm-up for the riders and as a mechanical workshop to maintain the machines between each race.
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Marie Patouillet congratulates Heidi Gaugain after qualifying for the individual pursuit final on Sunday.
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Marie Patouillet’s coach shouts her split times so she can manage her effort.
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The joy of Marie Patouillet, who kisses her wife at the end of her victorious race.
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The paracyclists of the French team encourage the rider.
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Athletes warm up in the space in the middle of the track at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines national velodrome.
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As her young compatriot Heidi Gaugain received her silver medal, Marie Patouillet began to stagger, overcome by a feeling of unease. “The heat, the emotions, the physical effort,” the champion listed a few dozen minutes later, after taking the time to regain her strength and colour.
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Marie Patouillet is supported on the podium by Heïdi Gaugain (silver) and New Zealander Nicole Murray (bronze).
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