2023-05-12 18:11:01
A tense, hooked entry into the running, then three fights quickly dispatched to rush to the final of less than 78 kg. By dismissing the Japanese Hamada, reigning Olympic champion or the Dutch Steenhuis, one of the references in the category. And finally, a little bitter taste with a defeat by ippon against the Israeli Lanir.
Audrey Tcheuméo, 33, however, did not waste her time in Doha. Twelve years after their only planetary title conquered in Paris, the Habs, who had not stepped on a tatami at the Worlds since 2018, offered the blue-white-red delegation a silver medal two days after the success of Clarisse Agbégnénou in less than 63 kg.
But if Agbégnénou has been collecting golden charms for seasons, Tcheuméo, she had a hell of an eclipse before finding herself back in the spotlight. “In recent years, I was not in top form. I was not at the level, it was a total black hole”, she explained before fighting in the capital of Qatar.
His last outings were however largely promising with a second place at the Masters at the end of 2022 and two Grand Slam victories at the start of the year, in Paris and Antalya (Tur). “The victory in Paris did me good, she continued. It was nice. Winning at home is always fun, it was fun. It motivates you, you gain confidence, you feel your wings grow. It really boosted me for the rest of the season. Coming back like that is a good start to a comeback. »
A return to favor which falls at the perfect time for the Olympic vice-champion at the Rio Games in 2016 after a bronze in London in 2012. For a few seasons, in fact, the native of Bondy was relegated to the rank of n ° 2 hexagonal behind Madeleine Malonga, who had deprived her of a place at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. The cards are now being reshuffled with a view to the Paris Olympics.
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