The Olympic flame passes through Paris: Who are the famous torchbearers at the torch relay on Monday?

July 15, 2024

Marie-José Perec, Laura Flessel, David Douillet, Nina Métayer… discover some of the famous people who will carry the Olympic flame this Monday, July 15, 2024, in Paris, between the Porte de la Chapelle arena and the Place de la République.

After the arrival and the first day of celebration in Paris yesterday, Sunday, July 14, 2024, Olympic flame continues its tour of the capital this Monday, July 15, just days before the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games.

On this second day Olympic flame leads through the mythical Montmartre district, the Place de l’Étoile with the Arc de Triomphe in the background, then the Place du Trocadéro, the Place Denfert-Rochereau in the 14th district, the Butte-aux-Cailles district in the 13th district, the Place Léon Blum in the 11th district, the Place Edith Piaf in the 20th district and the Rue de Belleville in the 19th district. The Olympic flame The trip ends in the 10th arrondissement on the Place de la République, where a large free concert is planned. On the program? Shows by Ofenbach, Jain, Mentissa and Eddy de Pretto.

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To carry the Olympic flame through the streets of Paris, torchbearers are needed. Monday, July 15Numerous personalities from the world of sport, art and even gastronomy are expected. As announced on the official website of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, you can look forward to seeing the three-time Olympic champion in athletics Marie-Jose PerecOlympic champion in judo David DouilletConfectioner Nina Métayercomedian Jamel Debbouze and five-time Olympic medalist in fencing Laura Flessel.

Passage of the Olympic flame in Paris: Who are the prominent torchbearers at the torch relay on Monday?

Marie-Jose Perec: three-time Olympic champion in athletics.

Laura Flessel: five-time Olympic medalist in fencing.

Jean-Claude Magnan: four-time Olympic medalist in fencing.

Angelo Parisi: four-time Olympic medalist in judo.

Jean-François Lamour: two-time Olympic champion in sabre wrestling.

David Douillet: Olympic champion in judo.

Sandrine Martinet: Paralympic Para-Judo Champion.

Stephane Houdet: Paralympic tennis champion.

Daniel Morelon: three-time Olympic champion in cycling.

Chloé Sauvourel: Olympic swimmer.

Samir Ait-Saïd: French gymnast.

Ysaora Thibus: French foil fencer.

Christine Caron: former swimmer.

Kareen Guiock Thuram: Journalist and television presenter.

Jamel Debbouze: Comedian and actor.

Nina Métayer: Confectioner.

Gilles Moretton: President of the French Tennis Federation.

Gael Fickou: French rugby union player.

Mory Sacko: Michelin-starred chef.

Stephane Ashpool: Designer and artistic director of the French team’s outfits for Paris 2024.

Souleymane Cissokho: Boxers.

Several other celebrities are scheduled to participate in this relay, so stay tuned for more information!

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