“Belongs in a movie” – Paris Olympics cyclist produces CINEMATIC celebration in front of Eiffel Tower after bagging gold medal
Remco Evenepoel kept his bike parallel to the finish line and created an iconic photograph with the Eiffel Tower in the background.
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Remco Evenepoel stopped in front of the Eiffel Tower to pose for the iconic picture (Image via Open Source/X)
The Olympics take place every four years for a reason. It not only brings together the best athletes in the world, but the gap between the Games also makes the effort that much more historic. In those four years, a lot can change. Therefore, Belgian cycling sensation Remco Evenepoel decided to create a photograph for the ages at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Remco Evenepoel had already won the cycling time trial at the Paris Olympics 2024. But the road race, longest in the history of the event, took them through all the historic landmarks of Paris. The Belgian finished the race with more than a minute ahead of 2nd place. Knowing that, he decided to make it even more historic when he stopped after the finish line.
He dismounted from his bike, kept it parallel to the line and with his arms stretched out, created an iconic photograph with the Eiffel Tower in the background. This photograph will surely make for one of the greatest Olympic photos ever.
However, it could have all gone wrong for Remco Evenepoel with a few kms to go. He suffered a puncture and had to stop to replace his bike.
Thankfully, he regained his composure and continued to attack the final segment, reminiscent of his time trial run. That push helped him to gain enough time over second placed Valentin Madouas to not only win his 2nd gold medal, but also treat the world with an iconic photo.
Paris Olympics bringing out the cinematic part of athletes has fans in awe
Paris has all the flair a city could showcase for fans and athletes at this Olympics to enjoy. The Opening Ceremony was full of flair, but certain parts of it ended up riling up a lot of people across the globe. However, as the games progressed in the backdrop of the city and its historic places, fans took in all that flair. But Remco Evenepoel took it to another level with this photo.
Fans could not stop themselves but be in awe of what the 24-year-old Tour de France podium finisher managed to do. They took to social media to share the moment. Check out some of those comments:
This photograph will go down in sporting history as a one of a kind. Remco Evenepoel not only further cemented his place in cycling folklore, but he also helped fans take one of the most memorable images of the Paris Olympics 2024.
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