Passage of the Olympic flame this Friday: Who are the torchbearers during the relay in Val-d'Oise?

Camille Lacourt, Stéphanie Frappart, Stephan Caron... these are just some of the personalities who will be carrying the Olympic flame this Friday, July 19, 2024 in the Val-d'Oise between Théméricourt and Soisy-sous-Montmorency.

After two festive and sporting days in the capital, punctuated by a host of events, the Olympic flame continues its journey through the Île-de-France region just a few days before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games. This Friday, July 19, 2024, it's off to Val-d'Oise. To the north of the capital, the Olympic flame is scheduled to criss-cross a dozen communes between Théméricourt and Soisy-sous-Montmorency. On the program? Passages through Pontoise, Cergy, Argenteuil, Auvers-sur-Oise, Sarcelles, Deuil-la-Barre, Enghien-les-Bains and Eaubonne.

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Olympic Torch Relay in the Val d'Oise - dates, carriers, timetables and events
Like the other départements, the Val d'Oise is also hosting the torch relay across its territory. This Thursday, July 19, 2024, the torch relay will take place in the 18 communes and 7 stages of Val d'Oise 95. Find out more about the route and the program of festivities. [Read more]

A hand-picked group of torchbearers have been selected to carry the Olympic flame from one town to another in the Val-d'Oise region. Anonymous people and celebrities alike will have the immense honor and pride of carrying the Olympic flame on July 19. So, who are they? Who will be lucky enough to take several short strides through the Val-d'Oise, carrying the flame at arm's length?

The official website of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games has revealed the names of these famous torchbearers. This Friday, those planning to follow the Olympic flame in the 95 will have the chance to catch a glimpse of Camille Lacourt in the streets. The famous French swimmer, five-time world champion (2011 in the 100 m backstroke, 2013 in the 50 m backstroke and men's 4x100 m medley relay, 2015 and 2017 in the 50 m backstroke) is expected to be in Sarcelles.

Also in Sarcelles, French swimmer Stephan Caron, bronze medallist in the men's 100 m freestyle at the Seoul 1988 and Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games.

In Deuil-la-Barre, French badminton federation president Yohan Penel, French fencer Maureen Nisima and former French international judoka Brigitte Deydier are announced.

Passage of the Olympic flame: Who are the torchbearers during the relay in Val-d'Oise?

Personalities

Camille Lacourt, French swimmer, five-time world champion (2011 100 m backstroke, 2013 50 m backstroke and men's 4x100 m medley relay, 2015 and 2017 50 m backstroke) and multiple European medallist, including 4 titles. The swimmer is expected in Sarcelles.
Stéphanie Frappart, French soccer referee. The referee is expected in Cormeilles-en-Parisis.
Stephan Caron, French swimmer, bronze medallist in the men's 100 m freestyle at the Seoul 1988 and Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games, after a first appearance at Los Angeles 1984. The swimmer will be present in Sarcelles.
Yohan Penel, President of the French Badminton Federation. He will be in Deuil-la-Barre.
Maureen Nisima, French fencer, double bronze medallist at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games in épée (individual and team). The fencer is expected in Deuil-la-Barre.
Brigitte Deydier, former French international judoka, three-time world champion in women's -66 kg (1982, 1984 and 1986) and four-time European champion (1979 in women's -61 kg and from 1984 to 1986 in women's -66 kg). The former judoka is expected in Deuil-la-Barre.