The return to real life after the magical interlude of the Olympic Games. Louise Maraval made people dream of the Vendée throughout the summer in Paris. She was the first French athlete in history to be an Olympic finalist in the 400 meter hurdles. “It was incredible. A crazy atmosphere. I had the chance to run six times in the Stade de France, I took full advantage of it. I’m happy to have experienced it”, smiles the athlete.
She finished in 8th place and made all the inhabitants of La Verrie, her town of origin, in the east of Vendée, proud. The 23-year-old sportswoman returns to training this Monday in Nantes, “with Samuel Auneau, my lifelong coach”.
Objective Los Angeles in 2028
Louise Maraval resumes training “my daily life, in the preparation phase. It’s about nine training sessions per week and physiotherapy sessions”. And at the same time, his studies : “I am in a master 2 in sports management in Nantes”. With one goal in mind: win a medal at the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028. “Starting with the world championships in Tokyo next summer.”
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In Vendée, a local star
The young athlete is licensed at L’Entente Sèvre, in Vendée. She took a few photos with those who followed her this summer, Sunday October 7 in Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre, where 5 and 10 kilometer races were organized by her club. “Usually it’s people from the city at the Games. Louise comes from Vendée, like me. She’s my idol”says young Gabriel before taking part in the children’s race.
An idol, the term is strong. Louise Maraval remains humble and is delighted to be a source of motivation. “People tell me that they watched the games. Someone told me that it made them want to run, there are little ones who sign for the club because I was able to inspire them this summer. Everything It really makes me happy”*. His local notoriety makes his mother, Isabelle Maraval, smile. “At the baker’s, we are asked how Louise is. It’s great to see that it’s supported and that there are lots of people interested in the sport.”
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