Guest of the 11/13 news, Friday, May 3rd, Jean Galfione shares his feelings about the arrival of the Olympic flame in France. The former pole vault champion is also organizing a meeting at the Vallée Village to introduce the general public to his discipline.
This Friday, the 3rd of May, the French people will have the privilege of welcoming the Olympic flame on their soil. And to celebrate this special event, the 11/13 news has invited Jean Galfione, the great French pole vault champion, to share his thoughts on this exciting moment.
For Jean Galfione, this is a unique opportunity to relive the emotions he experienced when he won the gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. « Seeing the Olympic flame in France is always a special moment for me. It brings back memories of my own Olympic journey and reminds me of the amazing feeling of representing my country on the world stage, » he said during his interview with the 11/13 news.
But Jean Galfione’s involvement with the Olympic flame doesn’t stop there. As a way to share his passion for pole vaulting with the general public, he is organizing a special event at the Vallée Village. This event will give people the chance to discover this exciting discipline and even try it out for themselves with the help of professional athletes.
« I want to give people the opportunity to experience the thrill and adrenaline rush of pole vaulting. It’s a sport that requires a lot of plan and strength, but it’s also a lot of fun. I hope to inspire more young people to take up this sport and maybe even discover future champions, » said Jean Galfione.
This assurance is lot of Jean Galfione’s mission to promote sports and a healthy lifestyle. After his successful career as an athlete, he continues to be actively involved in the sports world, especially in promoting Olympic values and inspiring the next generation.
The arrival of the Olympic flame in France is not only a celebration of sports, but also a reminder of the importance of unity and solidarity among nations. As Jean Galfione puts it, « The Olympic flame represents the spirit of friendship and competition, and it’s an honor to have it here in our country. »
So let’s all join Jean Galfione in welcoming the Olympic flame and celebrating the values it represents. And for those who want to experience the thrill of pole vaulting, don’t miss the event at the Vallée Village organized by this great champion. Let’s all be inspired by his passion and determination to make a positive impact in the world of sports.