2023-08-27 23:08:08
And suddenly the light came on. A quarter of an hour before the curtain goes down on these World Championships, the 4 x 400 m torchbearers won a superb silver medal, which does not avoid a sad record for the French team but which nevertheless allows not to leave Hungary empty-handed. Ludvy Vaillant, Gilles Biron, David Sombé and Téo Andant took matters into their own hands and bravely tried their luck. “As we said, we did it, exults Gilles Biron. It’s all in the head, you just have to execute it and trust yourself! It’s an incredible result, with the French record at stake. It makes you want for the Games. »
“We are told about saving honor, but no one has dishonored the jersey, continues David Sombé. Everyone gave of themselves, we bring home THE medal, we are happy to do so. We had two objectives, the French record and the medal, we are doing both. “In my mind, they mustn’t catch up with me, they mustn’t catch up with me, says smiling Téo Andant, the last torchbearer. David (Sombé) handed over the baton to me in 2nd position, I thought to myself! I didn’t want everyone running after me. We’re going to get a medal at the Games! »
“Stéphane Diagana was there, Leslie (Djhone) sent us a message which boosted us. We received incredible strength, says David Sombé. This medal is for everyone. “From the first lap, the Blues, led by Ludvy Vaillant, remained just outside the 400m final, clinging to the stride of the Americans, showed all their determination. “Each has made an individual journey which has given this collective result, Ludvy Vaillant. We’re going back to work to go for the gold next year! »
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