For many athletes, 2024 is synonymous with the Paris Olympics. How are they? Who do they wish a medal to? And what do they do when they win a medal themselves? We presented them with 9 questions.
Wout van Aert
- sport: cycling
- discipline: road and time trial, hopefully
- age: 29 years
I am happy that the Games are taking place in Paris because…
It’s close and many fans can come and watch.
If the Olympics started tomorrow, then…
I hope I’m ready.
I want to share a room in Paris with this good athlete:
Tiesj Benoot
I wish a medal to this fantastic athlete:
Tiesj Benoot!
If I win an Olympic medal, then…
I will be extremely proud.
This will be the star in my discipline:
Filippo Ganna.
This song gives me energy before a race:
Bruce Springsteen – Glory Days
I will definitely do it after the Olympics:
Nothing special, because the Vuelta is coming soon. The Olympic Games are never a point of arrival for us.
I know these French swear words:
Whore.
In Tokyo, Wout van Aert sprinted to Olympic silver, beating Tadej Pogacar (right) to the finish line. They failed to capture Richard Carapaz (m).
Antonia Delaere
- Sports: basketball
- discipline: 5×5
- age: 29 years
I am happy that the Games are taking place in Paris because…
We will have many Belgian supporters. There is no greater contrast to Tokyo. Our group stage will take place in Lille, even closer to the Belgian border.
If the Olympics started tomorrow, then…
I forgot to pack my suitcase. Let’s qualify for the Olympic Games first 😉
I want to share a room in Paris with this good athlete:
Julie Allemand, my roommate.
I wish a medal to this fantastic athlete:
Noor Vidts. He probably won’t start with the goal of winning a medal, but rather of achieving his best result ever. However, I really want him to win a medal. He works very hard for this and always with a smile on his face. And he still played basketball 🙂
If I win an Olympic medal, then…
Do fairy tales really exist and do we have an even crazier sequel than our gold medal at the European Championships?
This will be the star in my discipline:
Emma Meessemann
This song gives me energy before a race:
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell – There is no mountain high enough
I will definitely do it after the Olympics:
Eating Belgian fries and just enjoying being home.
I know these French swear words:
Fucking (shit), asshole, bitch,…
Antonia Delaere with the national team jersey at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Jorre Verstraeten
- sports: judo
- discipline: -60 kg
- age: 26 years
I am happy that the Games are taking place in Paris because…
It’s close to home and doesn’t have to deal with the time difference. And because Paris is an iconic city.
If the Olympics started tomorrow, then…
I will be tired, but I will also give it my all and try to be the best version of myself.
I want to share a room in Paris with this good athlete:
Noor Vidts and Luka Van den Keybus.
I wish a medal to this fantastic athlete:
Noor Vidts
If I win an Olympic medal, then…
I will be very satisfied and enjoy myself immensely.
This will be the star in my discipline:
Teddy Riner
This song gives me energy before a race:
The Offspring – You’ll go far, boy
I will definitely do it after the Olympics:
Eat a trio of desserts in De Werf.
I know these French swear words:
Fuck, shit, asshole,…
Judoka Jorre Verstraeten is in his second Olympics.
Noor Vidts
- sport: athletics
- discipline: heptathlon
- age: 27 years
I am happy that the Games are taking place in Paris because…
Because family and friends can come and support.
If the Olympics started tomorrow, then…
I forgot some of my nails.
I want to share a room in Paris with this good athlete:
Jorre Verstraeten or Merel Maes.
I wish a medal to this fantastic athlete:
Jorre Verstraeten
If I win an Olympic medal, then…
I’ll hug a lot of people.
This will be the star in my discipline:
Nafi Thiam
This song gives me energy before a race:
Destiny’s Child – Survivor
I will definitely do it after the Olympics:
Throw a party with a big dessert buffet and go on a great trip.
I know these French swear words:
Whore.
Noor Vidts surprised himself in Tokyo with a 4th place.
Emma Plaschaert
- sports: lines
- discipline: ILCA 6
- age: 30 years
I am happy that the Games are taking place in Paris because…
Fans and friends can come and watch, we speak the language and because after the match there will be croissants.
If the Olympics started tomorrow, then…
It will suddenly wake everyone up.
I want to share a room in Paris with this good athlete:
Oshin Derieuw
I wish a medal to this fantastic athlete:
Emergency team
If I win an Olympic medal, then…
I can’t believe my luck.
This will be the star in my discipline:
Marit Bouwmeester
This song gives me energy before a race:
One of the Foo Fighters.
I will definitely do it after the Olympics:
Something extreme.
I know these French swear words:
Fuck, shit, asshole…
In Tokyo Emma Plasschaert came in 4th place.
Oshin Derieuw
- sports: the box
- discipline: -66 kg
- age: 36 years
I am happy that the Games are taking place in Paris because…
It’s not far from home and I train in France. This completes the circle.
If the Olympics started tomorrow, then…
I crawl into bed early.
I want to share a room in Paris with this good athlete:
Hanne Claes
I wish a medal to this fantastic athlete:
Koen Naert
If I win an Olympic medal, then…
Is the room too small? Then my career will be successful.
This will be the star in my discipline:
Irma Testa, a very explosive and intelligent boxer.
This song gives me energy before a race:
George Michael – Freedom en Metallica – Enter Sandman
I will definitely do it after the Olympics:
I will be taking a trip to Norway and Costa Rica.
I know these French swear words:
Damn, damn,…
Oshin Derieuw has booked his Olympic ticket to the European Games.
Hanne Claes
- sport: athletics
- discipline: 400 meter horde
- age: 32 years
I am happy that the Games are taking place in Paris because…
My friends and family can come and watch.
If the Olympics started tomorrow, then…
I’m ready, I can’t wait!
I want to share a room in Paris with this good athlete:
Jolien Vermeylen, Oshin Derieuw or one of the Belgian cheetahs.
I wish a medal to this fantastic athlete:
The Belgian Cheetahs, Emma Plasschaert, Nina Derwael, …
If I win an Olympic medal, then…
I will cry and celebrate.
This will be the star in my discipline:
Femke Bol
This song gives me energy before a race:
Eminem: “Until I collapse.”
I will definitely do it after the Olympics:
Partying, vacationing in Costa Rica, and eating whatever I want.
I know these French swear words:
Damn, shit
Hanne Claes likes an Eminem streak for her match.
Tomorrow it will be the turn of hockey player Alexander Hendrickx, sprinter Rani Rosius and gymnast Luka Van den Keybus.
2024-01-02 11:07:00
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