Published on 11/08/2024 14:18
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Althea Laurin wins the title in taekwondo, France’s 16th gold medal
Althéa Laurin, Olympic champion in taekwondo in +67 kg. The Frenchwoman won gold on Saturday, August 10, and gives France its 16th gold medal.
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Althéa Laurin, Olympic champion in taekwondo in +67 kg. The Frenchwoman won gold on Saturday, August 10, and gives France its 16th gold medal.
For one evening, Althéa Laurin made the Grand Palais her own. The Frenchwoman became, on Saturday, August 10, the Olympic champion in taekwondo, the first Frenchwoman in history to achieve this in the discipline. This caused pride for her sister and happiness for her family. “We’re super happy for her, she never gives up,” declares her uncle Jean-Luc Laurin.
Just before her final, Althéa Laurin appeared focused and calm. Under the nave, she landed the first blows, hitting her opponent in the head. A few seconds before the end of the match, the audience was already beginning to celebrate the Frenchwoman’s victory. “I am very happy, taekwondo has given me a lot in life,” states the Olympic champion.
With her victory, Althéa Laurin will surely inspire future generations. That’s the power of sports, the other victory of champions.