"Tired" but happy, Clarisse Agbégnénou can enjoy. Just 11 months after giving birth to her daughter, the French judokate has regained her place at the top of the world hierarchy. A habit for the double Olympic gold medalist in Tokyo, who offered herself her 6th world champion title, in Doha (Qatar) on May 10. One more coronation that nevertheless has a unique flavor: during these World Championships, Clarisse Agbégnénou was able to keep her little Athena with her, especially to breastfeed her, even in the warm-up room. A first, the request of Clarisse Agbégnénou having been heard and accepted by the International Judo Federation.
Read alsoClarisse Agbégnénou resumes the judo competition with her baby: "We advance the cause of mothers"
"I hope that women will say to themselves: 'Clarisse has succeeded', there are gaps that have opened up a little," explains the six-time world champion, grateful to the International Federation. "I even have other ideas. We know that there are athletes who are mothers, there are people from different federations or coaches who also have children, so if they (the International Federation, Editor's note) can also open a small nursery... We're going to push in that direction so that everyone is well."
Moving the lines while continuing to win, Clarisse Agbégnénou attacks the last year that leads to the Paris Olympics full of enthusiasm. With a dream, obviously, in sight: to offer the gold medal to little Athena.
