Having a baby six months before the Paris Olympics remains a challenge for top-level athletes, even if their status is progressing in the right direction. Investigation and testimony.
Le Havre, October 2023: The monohull L’Occitane en Provence waits for favorable winds to allow it to reach Martinique during the Transat Jacques Vabre. Painted on the deck and sails is an immortal flower that symbolizes resilience, the flower is known to thrive in harsh conditions and even when picked, it does not wither. It’s the boat of Clarice Cremer and her British teammate Alan Roberts (since our visit, both sailors have signed an honorary 9e place upon arrival on November 20). For the competition year 2023, they are sailing with the tagline Race for Equity (“running for equality”). The champion, who set the record for the best back-to-back season in the 2021 Vendée Globe world time, is turning a difficult page after losing his sponsor for the 2024 Vendée race. The latter referred to the new selection rules, which required the captains to participate in many…
Source: Le Figaro
