Atlanta 1996. Christine Gossé (associated with Hélène Cortin) wins the bronze medal in two coxless.
In Tokyo, the one who became responsible for French women's rowing savored the fruit of nine years of work with finally an Olympic podium.
Laura Tarantola and Claire Bové are adorned with silver, 14 hundredths behind the Italian duo (Valentina Rodini-Federica Cesarini).
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The full Olympic program
The Olympic medal table
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The lightweight double scull is an exception in rowing, the only weight category, offering a fight on equal terms.
With strict rules.
An average of 57 kg for the rowers (the maximum weight being 59 kg).
Weight, a race in the race.
Three days before entering the competition, Claire Bové burst into tears for a few hundred grams.
Before being comforted by her partner Laura Tarantola.
One last test after having overcome a lot to land determined in the final.
In front of them, 2 kilometers, 7 minutes of racing, waves and crosswinds.
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