For the rest of us, the word "rowing" is synonymous with difficulty. For Nicolas Gestin, it's simply second nature, a gesture that seems so simple on the white waters of the Vaires-sur-Marne nautical stadium... The French athlete won the gold medal this Monday, July 29, 2024 at the end of the single-seater canoe slalom events.
He closed the race with a perfect run in just 91.36 seconds, five seconds slower than silver medallist Adam Burgess (Great Britain).
At just 24 years of age, Nicolas Gestin has won the Olympic title , after having been world champion several times, in the cadet, junior and senior categories. From the outset of the Olympic Games, the Frenchman had easily dominated the competition, taking the lead in every qualification.
The canoe-kayak events last until August 10, 2024, and several other Frenchmen are taking part in the competition: this gold medal could be the first of many for the French celestial athletes! To cheer on the French and watch their exploits, check out the program of events.
Paris 2024: on which channel and when can you see the para canoe-kayak events on TV?
We're taking to the water during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games by watching canoeing on TV! Follow the guide to find out what's on TV for this paddling sport. [Read more]
And these Games have only just begun! The French team has already given us some great performances, and we can't wait to see what it has in store for the rest of these Games. Find out more about the French victories during these Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Gold, silver or bronze, all medals are beautiful when they're around the necks of our French athletes. Here's the table of medals won by Les Bleus at these Paris 2024 Olympic Games. [Read more]
Paris 2024: on which channel and when can you see the para canoe-kayak events on TV?
Paris Olympics: the medals won by France at these 2024 Olympics.
