Paris 2024, an unforgettable Olympic Games full of sporting events. What were the highlights according to Sporza’s commentators in Paris? From the many emotions surrounding the outstanding Belgian performances to the foreign world-class athletes who delivered unforgettable moments.
Martin Vangramperen: Michael Sommers’ Most Beautiful Tears
“The tears were the moment of these Games for me. With Bashir Abdi, Femke Boll, Dylan Borle… but the most beautiful tears were from Michael Sommers, who asked me for my phone to call his sick father after the marathon. And then as a doctor, you always have to swallow it.”
Bert Sterckx: The World Record That Made Everyone Sit Still
“Armand Duplantis’ world record definitely stands out to me. Everyone sat there for him and they only made it on the third attempt. The stadium exploded in a way I have rarely seen in athletics. A moment that everyone who was there will never forget.”
Renate Schutte: The Pure Magic of Belgian Cats
“In addition to the beautiful moments of cycling, I also started watching basketball. That last minute of regular play for the Belgian Cats against France was pure magic, truly world class. On that alone, they deserved to play in the final.”
Robin van Gucht: Everything Evenepoel has achieved
“I chose the bike after all. I saw Tom Pidcock become world champion and Lotte Kopecky win an amazing bronze. However, I have to mention Remco Evenepoel in particular because I saw what she did to the sea of people. And also because I loved the bike. José De Cooijer, I saw him talk about it with tears in my eyes, it really touched me.”
Christophe Vandegor: The stage is full of great basketball players
“I really enjoyed the men’s basketball tournament and especially the medal ceremony. With the American stars, France with Victor Wembanyama 2 and Serbia with Nikola Jokic 3. All these great players, it was something for me as a basketball fan to keep my passion alive. Fingers crossed it went finger licking well.”
Inge Van Menesel: The Emotions of Belgian Gymnasts
“I will never forget Glenn Coyle walking out after a perfect landing on the rings. The pure joy of his teammates, who were so disappointed in their practice, was beautiful. I have never seen tears and emotions so strong before. I have seen Nina Druehl, and it was so moving.”
Dirk Gerlo: 16 Unique Days
“I would like to start with a very low point. Despite the great atmosphere, the triathlon here was ruined. The highlight for me was the entire last 16 days. In 9 Olympics I have never had such an experience and such a level of the sites I have seen.”
Eddie Demarais: Belgian gold on top
“Remco Evenepoel’s double gold medal was iconic anyway, especially his photo in front of the Eiffel Tower in the road race. And of course Nafi Thiam’s incredible performance in the heptathlon was also one of my favourite moments of the Games. It was hard to choose.”
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