“I’m going to need to get that adrenaline back”, his surprising confidences after the Olympics

The President of the Organizing Committee for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games black you silence. Tony Estanguetwho had to manage many tensions around the opening ceremony, delivers today a testimony on his post-Olympic daily life. The one who had previously expressed his apprehensions about the return to “normal life” recounts his delicate transition after this historic event which saw France lose 64 medals. This exceptional performance, crowned by 16 gold, 26 silver and 22 bronze medals, allowed the French delegation to rise to the 5th place in the general classificationexceeding all expectations.

The Olympic adventure proved particularly intense for the former champion, who had to coordinate countless actors, including Anne Hidalgo, mayor of Paris. With more than 9.5 million tickets soldestablishing a historic record, the Paris 2024 Games marked a turning point in Olympic history. This success is illustrated not only by the record attendance figures, but also by the unprecedented environmental commitment and the innovative organization which characterized these Games. The three-time Olympic canoe slalom champion was able to impose its vision of a more accessible and inclusive eventwhile managing international relations and media promotion brilliantly.

Tony Estanguet: before/after the Olympic Games

“There was a very strong emotional lift“, confides Tony Estanguetreflecting on the emotional roller coaster experienced during and after the Games. Despite twelve-hour nights, unusual for this man accustomed to action, the three-time Olympic champion admits he still needs to recover. This fatigue testifies to the intensity of his commitment to the organization of this global event, which mobilized all his energy for a full decade.

The return to a calmer life is gradually being organized for Tony Estanguet. The former athlete now favors moments with loved ones and the gradual resumption of sportits two pillars to find balance. “I continue to need to recharge my batteries, to reunite with my loved ones, to exercise again“, he explains, emphasizing the importance of this transition phase after years of intense preparation.

The three-time Olympic champion says he is already ready to take on new challenges

Far from wanting to rest on his laurels, Tony Estanguet is already talking about the future with enthusiasm. “I'm going to need to get that adrenaline back“, he confides, hinting at new projects on the horizon. This thirst for challenges, characteristic of the champion, portends new adventures for the one who knew how to transform the Paris Games into a historic success. Several personalities from the sporting world, including Marie-José Pérechave already publicly expressed their curiosity about his future projects, with some even imagining seeing him get involved in international sports politics.

In an interview given to 50' Inside this Saturday November 30, 2024the three-time Olympic champion reveals that he doesn't feel “no nostalgia“despite the intensity of this decade dedicated to the Games. This serenity in the face of the post-Olympics testifies to its ability to project itself towards the future, while keeping its competitive spirit intact. A page is turning, but the story continues for the one who left his indelible mark on the history of French sport, and who already seems ready to take on new challenges that match its ambitions.

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