The Paralympic Games: the action of Emeline Pierre, the emotion of Marie Patouillet… Review of Sunday September 1st

2024-09-01 21:21:51

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He succeeded in the French work of the day. Emeline Pierre created a sensation this Sunday at the Paris La Défense Arena by winning an incredible gold medal in the 100m freestyle in para-swimming S10 (end division at the lower level). Carried by the fragile public, the 24-year-old from Paloise advanced the world and Paralympic record holder, Canadian Aurélie Rivard, won in 1′00″ 49.

First in his series in 1’01′’51 earlier in the day, Emeline Pierre, participating in his first Paralympic Games, brought the blue family his second title in para-swimming, after the commission of Ugo Didier on 400m freestyle S9. “I spent the day in a little excitement, wanting to go there this evening,” he answered in mixed territory. I knew there was something good to play, I knew I could get on this box and when I saw the cone lighting, I said to myself wow, that’s it, I’m on this podium. But not for a second did I think I was the first. It was when I turned around and saw all this French audience shouting that I said to myself: that’s it, I’ve just done the greatest thing of my career. »

Results of the French

More Emeline Pierre was not the only Frenchwoman to shine this Sunday. A few hours before the para-swimmer riot, Marie Patouillet decorate yourself with gold by winning each C5 pursuit at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Vélodrome. The cyclist, competing in the last race of his career on the track at the age of 36, surprised everyone by winning his hometown. Heidi Gaugain (19 years old). A similar fratricidal duel with sixth and seventh victories for the track cycling representative, the sure purveyor of medals for France since the beginning of the Games.

For your part, Tanguy De La Igbo won his first Paralympic title in the mixed 10m shot put (SH2). The author of a great finish, the 46-year-old shooter is having a unique 2024 Games, having already won a silver medal in the men’s event last Friday.

The wonder of the day came from Gloria Agblemagnon. The athlete completed the F20 slide that ended up in second place, as well as a silver podium. The 26-year-old Frenchwoman easily achieved her career-best throw of 14.43 m, thus breaking her previous personal best (13.90 m) to win her first Paralympic charm.

On the other hand, the taste of money was much more bitter Timothy Adolphe. Leading the final of the 400m T11, the native of Versailles was caught in the last 50 meters of the race, by Enderson Santos of Venezuela. With a time of 50 “75, Adolphe ran faster than the day before, when he had achieved the best time in the semi-finals, but that was not enough, even if the French representatives raised a protest. Testimony refused. Manon Genest completed a great evening for French athletes by winning bronze in the long jump competition (T37).

Gloria Agblemagnon has silver in the shot put. (Sports Logo Image) 2024 Sports logo

Finally, tricolor para-rowing also distinguished itself by winning two bronze medals, thanks to Nathalie BenoitEntered into PR1 only scull, and four including coxswain (PR3), composed of Grégoire Bireau, Margot Boulet, Candyce Chafa, Rémy Taranto and Émilie Aquistapace, already tanned in Tokyo 3 years ago.

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Marie Patouillet’s body did not recover before she received her silver medal on the podium. (Sports Logo Image) OFF Images / Icon sports

Author of a remarkable attempt to win the first Paralympic medal of her career, Marie Patouillet suffered from illness before climbing the podium. After sitting down for a few minutes to recover before playing La Marseillaise, the para-cyclist finally stood up to sing his anthem, supported by two other medalists. “I probably fainted,” he explained to France Télévisions after the event.

And that…

• Lucas Mazur and Charles Noakes at the end. A big day for French para-badminton, with two qualifiers for the final in the men’s singles tournaments. Lucas Mazur did not make any statements against the Indonesian Fredy Setiawan (21-13, 21-8) in the SL4 category. His countryman Charles Noakes emulated him moments later by defeating world number 2 Vitor Tavares (21-18, 22-20) at SH6.
• Aurélie Aubert secured a medal. For her first Paralympic Games, Aurélie Aubert reached the boccia final. The Frenchwoman, who competes in the BC1 category, beat Bermuda player Yushae Andrade in a tiebreaker in the semi-finals and will face Singaporean Jeralyn Tan Yee Ting on Monday.
• The Cécifoot Blues made a success of their debut. The French team won the first match of its Paralympic competition against China thanks to a goal from Khalifa Youmé (1-0). A great victory against the world vice-champions, who missed a penalty 27 seconds from the end of the game. The Blues will face Brazil this Monday.

Sentences

“Three weeks ago, someone decided to leave us. I won’t say it but you all know it. »

Alexandre Léauté on the subject of Dorian Foulon, whose decision not to participate in the attack of the men’s team with the French team did not go with his colleagues.

Fourth in the team sprint event, the Blues failed to achieve their medal target. And they treat themselves to a psychodrama, after the decision of Dorian Foulon, titled on the pursuit of the individual, it is not appropriate to concentrate on personal goals.

And on Monday, September 2?

This time, is it right? Postponed for a day due to the water quality of the Seine, the para-triathlon events are expected this Monday, with great chances of French medals. Indeed, Alexis Hanquinquantthe flag bearer, will try to retain his title won at the Tokyo Games, he is the favorite in the event. It is possible that your citizen will challenge you Jules Ribsteinfour world championships in the PTS2 category. In women, Elise Marc (PTS4), Gwladys Lemoussu (PTS5) or Annouck Curzillat (PTVI) can also claim a place.

In para-archery, the French team can hope for a podium in the team event. Julie Rigault-Chupin etc Maxime Guérin face Australia in the round of 16 and hope to advance.

In the ponds, Assya Maurin-Espiau17 years old, will try to win a medal in 100m breaststroke, category SB14. The series is scheduled to start at 10:41 a.m. before peaking at 6:19 p.m

Finally, para-badminton will end a very busy day, with the finals of Lucas Mazur and that Charles Noakes.