A great success. Long criticized, the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are ultimately a great success. Both in terms of the organization and the medals won by our French athletes. The success was so great that Emmanuel Macron wanted to celebrate our French athletes once again last weekend on the Champs-Elysées. Teddy Riner, Léon Marchand, Romane Dicko, and the brothers Alexis and Félix Lebrun were there.
“It was a way to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic Games together. To come together to celebrate one last time with the public and the volunteers. Without them, there would have been no party. And then the famous decoration at the Arc de Triomphe, that’s something else.”the judoka rightly confided this Monday, September 16, 2024 on the set of C to You.
An embarrassing costume for Teddy Riner
Indeed, Anne-Elisabeth Lemoine invited Teddy Riner onto the set of C to You to discuss his career, his incredible 2024 Olympic Games, but also the funny moment between him and the President of the Republic during the parade.
During the ceremony, the French athlete was elevated to the rank of Commander of the National Order of Merit. Protocol obliges, the athlete had put on his best suit for this very special day. “It was hot in a suit and tie”the presenter reminded her guest.
Before emphasizing: “As a result, before decorating you, President Emmanuel Macron had to rebutton your shirt collar and redo your tie knot. A rather unusual image that did not go unnoticed, especially since, given the difference in size, it was not the easiest mission for the President, right?”
His exchange with the President of the Republic
“I am honored”retorted Teddy Riner, amused, before continuing: “I think there are many who are jealous of me today. Indeed, having had the chance to be, one, decorated by the President of the Republic and two, to have my tie knotted and adjusted, that’s what makes me really great.”.
Curious to know the nature of the exchange between the judoka and the President of the Republic, Anne-Elisabeth Lemoine added: “But you were apologizing? You were telling him you were hot?” “I apologized, I told him ‘thank you, it’s an honor’. I don’t think anyone has experienced that.”finally revealed Teddy Riner, assuring that he would tell this anecdote to his “grandchildren”.
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