2024-01-15 07:27:10
He is the oldest Olympic champion still alive, believed to have been forgotten for a long time by the world of sport but, as his centenary approaches, Charles Coste is destined for a bright future. From the beautiful dawn of a gold medal locked in a drawer to the beautiful evening of late recognition: he was chosen to carry the Olympic flame.
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Not far and not alone of course, because the Olympic track cycling team pursuit champion at the London Games on August 9, 1948, is now walking with difficulty. He needs a cane and a strong hand to move forward. But these few steps, probably unsteady and emotional, with the torch in hand, will count for the old champion. Because he won’t walk alone.
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