French runner proposes to boyfriend after record-breaking Olympic performance

Alice Finot turned heads at the 2024 Paris Olympics, not only for her impressive athletic performance but also for her equally stunning post-race proposal.

The 33-year-old French Olympian finished fourth in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase, narrowly missing out on a podium spot.

However, her time of 8:58.67 shattered the European steeplechase record, making her a standout in the competition.

But the real surprise came after the race when Finot dropped to one knee and proposed to her boyfriend. The heartwarming moment was captured on camera, showing the emotional reaction of her partner as he accepted her proposal.

French athlete Alice Finot, who broke the European record in women's 3,000-meter walking, proposed to her boyfriend after the race. pic.twitter.com/aGhtUqc469

— Tansu Yegen (@TansuYegen) August 7, 2024

This isn’t the first time Olympic athletes have used the spotlight to express their love. Just days earlier, Chinese badminton player Huang Yaqiong was proposed to by her boyfriend, Liu Yuchen, shortly after winning a gold medal.

The string of romantic gestures at the Paris Olympics has undoubtedly added an extra layer of excitement to the games, captivating audiences worldwide.

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