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“The cultural mix is ​​fascinating”: the atmosphere of an Olympic village told by athletes

2024-02-29T08:23:42.354Z

Highlights: Mélina Robert-Michon has lived in the Olympic village six times. At 44, the discus throw has already experienced six Olympic Games. The Lyonnaise will have crossed the ages to reach Paris 2024. “Each time, it's a new adventure, but it's easy to find your way around. It's a real city, with everything you need available,” she says. This is where the heart of the Olympic Games beats, where people meet and build lifelong memories.


This is where the heart of the Olympic Games beats, where people meet and build lifelong memories. Mélina Robert-Michon, Alain Bernar


“When we arrive there is a special dimension.

That's it, we're at the Games!

» Mélina Robert-Michon knows her way around the Olympic village.

At 44, the 2016 silver medalist in the discus throw has already experienced… six.

From the small houses of Sydney 2000 to the “covid” buildings of Tokyo 2021, the Lyonnaise will have crossed the ages to reach Paris 2024.

“At the beginning, there were still telephone booths,” she laughs.

Each time, it's a new adventure, but it's easy to find your way around.

There are always essentials, like the huge refectory or the international zone (where athletes can meet people from outside).

It's a real city, with everything you need available.

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Source: leparis

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