After her victory at the Grand Palais on Monday, July 29, the fencer fell into the arms of her husband, also a fencer, Bolade Apiti.
For four days, sports fans from different countries of the world have been living to the rhythm of the Paris-2024 Olympic Games, the official start of which was given on July 26, after an unforgettable ceremony. For all athletes, the Olympics are the culmination of several years of sacrifice, self-improvement, but also long physical and mental preparation. And when this hard work pays off, or better yet, when it is rewarded with a medal, the joy of the athletes and their loved ones is sure to be intense.
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A champion who wins
Manon Apiti-Brunet experienced this happiness on Monday, July 29. In the lively Grand Palais, French fencer, fencing specialist won gold over his compatriot Sarah Balzer. It is not surprising that the 28-year-old athlete first celebrated her victory in her husband’s arms. After kneeling before his weeping wife, Bolade Apiti kissed her several times and then led her triumphantly along the track for a few seconds. A big emotional moment.
At 38, Bolade Apiti is also a fencer. Although selected for the Olympics, the saber was unfortunately eliminated in the round of 16.
Source: Le Figaro
