Special envoy to Tokyo
To discover
The full Olympic program
The Olympic medal table
The wait will have lasted too long for Teddy Riner. “
For me and for the athletes, it's been a long time since Rio,
” he confided before flying to Japan. "
I have never experienced preparation like this, so hard, and which, above all, gives the impression of never ending
." A reference to the postponement of one year of the Tokyo Games. “
To be able to experience these Games, I am the happiest man
,” he said, a huge smile in support.
I have heard so many people tell me that they will not take place. And I would answer them: "I assure you, they will take place." I did not give up and I did well
. ” What does it matter, suddenly, that they take place without an audience, which means for him, without his relatives. "
The most important thing for me is to win this gold medal.
Even if my loved ones will be far away, for once, I will have to deal with it.
I just need to be able to fight.
In Doha (in January of this year), I've already experienced it once, so I'm ready. ”
Read also:
France's headliner at the Tokyo Olympics, where is Teddy Riner?
You have to say
This article is for subscribers only.
You have 71% left to discover.
To cultivate your freedom is to cultivate your curiosity.
Continue reading your article for € 1 for 2 months
I ENJOY IT
Already subscribed?
Log in