Jean-Charles Valladont on conquered ground
The stifling temperature was also part of the party and we said to ourselves that the archers would have to be even more vigilant than usual to shoot their arrows with precision. “It seems to be a very interesting sport”could be heard in a very cheerful crowd happy to experience the Olympic Games in the heart of Paris.
And how! After the three shots made by Carole Ferrioufrom the start of hostilities – and while the French Jean-Charles Valladont and the British Conor Hallwith their backs to the Invalides, faced each other in the 32nd finals – the arrows flew all along the immense blue shooting range (one of the colors of the Paris 2024 look) built on the Esplanade and struck by the legendary Olympic rings.
Of course, the French fans were cheering for the silver medalist in the team event. Hero of this competition, Valladont therefore returned to conquered territory on this site with its incomparable setting.. Bob on his head and sunglasses screwed on the pillows, he had difficulty starting his game (of which he was the favorite). This despite the numerous “Jean-Charles, Jean-Charles, Jean-Charles!!! » of the public. His audience.
