They set off early this morning from the Trocadéro, completing a long 273-kilometer loop through the Île-de-France region, returning to the Trocadéro at around 5:30pm. The road cycling athletes put in a long effort, lasting over 6 hours. An exceptional performance and hard work that will not have been in vain for the two Frenchmen rewarded this Saturday, August 3, 2024.
Valentin Madouas came second in the event, takingsilver, with Christophe Laporte close behind to claim bronze. Two Frenchmen on the road cycling podium, behind Belgium's Remco Evenepoel.
This magical double victory was applauded by the public, who gathered en masse along the route. Runners were able to admire the Montmartre district and the center of the capital, skirt the Buttes-Chaumont park, discover the Hauts-de-Seine, the Chevreuse valley and the Yvelines...
At these Paris 2024 Olympic Games, France is looking decidedly strong on the bike: after the exceptional hat-trick in BMX racing and Anthony Jeanjean's medal in BMX Freestyle, the French athletes stand out in road cycling - twice!
Les Bleus fans are having a great day, and hope to hear the Marseillaise ring out again at the Olympic venues this Saturday.
Paralympic Games: watch today's finals and medals Sunday November 17, 2024
To make sure you don't miss out on any of the great sporting moments, find out here about the day's finals and medal ceremonies to follow absolutely on Sunday November 17, 2024, during these Paris 2024 Olympic Games. [Read more]
Paralympic Games: watch today's finals and medals Sunday November 17, 2024
