Athletics: “Lots of kisses!” Gabriel Tual’s message to his supporters from Lot-et-Garonne

In a few months, Gabriel Tual became the standard bearer of French athletics. “It wasn’t difficult to take on. I stayed focused on the Games. I worked a lot with my mental trainer and the Federation press officers to be well supported and not make any missteps. »

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From now on, Lot-et-Garonnais must nevertheless live with a new notoriety. “There are a lot of people who recognize me. It’s always nice. We’re a bit famous, but we don’t play football. We are not overloaded. We train hard ten months a year. That’s the good side of things. On the contrary, if I can inspire young athletes to give the best of themselves, that’s wonderful. »

“It’s moving to see all these people behind me”

This inevitably provokes a feeling of pride in the Prayssassais, who was one of the three Lot-et-Garonnais present at the Games. “This is where we realize that the Games are not for everyone. It’s ultra-elitist and every four years. We say to ourselves that we are lucky in hindsight. We don’t all know each other, but it’s nice to see that, in rugby territory, there are people who manage to stand out from the crowd. When we are at a very high level, we are helped. When you’re in between, it’s more difficult. It’s cool to see that there are some who are getting through it. »

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Athletics: “I didn’t leave like a madman…” After the disappointment of the Paris Olympics, Gabriel Tual returns to the podium in Lausanne

If he admits to having been “a little frustrated” not to have been able to fully enjoy these Games, nor to have met his idols, like “Nadal, Djokovic, Lebron James, or Steph Curry…”, Gabriel Tual was touched by the marks of affection received by its supporters. “I thank them. Even if I don’t respond to messages, I read. It’s moving to see all these people behind me and pushing me. THANKS ! They must continue. And if they can do physical activity too, that’s important. If I can push even one of them into sports, it’s with pleasure. And I send them lots of kisses! »