First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French former athlete Marie-Jose Perec as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

First Edition of the Sports' Day - Paris

French former athlete Marie-Jose Perec and French Olympic swimmer Laure Manaudou as part of the first edition of Sports' Day (Fete du sport) on Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Paris, France on September 14, 2025. Following the grand parade of athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which took place on September 14, 2024, on the Champs-Elysees avenue, French President proposed establishing an annual Sports' Day on this date, similar to the Fete de la Musique on June 21. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Champions 2025 Evening - Paris

Champions 2025 Evening - Paris

Marie-José Pérec attends Champions 2025 Evening, organized by the French National Olympic and Sports Committee on June 23, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

Champions 2025 Evening - Paris

Champions 2025 Evening - Paris

Marie-José Pérec, Sandrine Gruda attends Champions 2025 Evening, organized by the French National Olympic and Sports Committee on June 23, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

Champions 2025 Evening - Paris

Champions 2025 Evening - Paris

Marie-José Pérec, Sandrine Gruda attends Champions 2025 Evening, organized by the French National Olympic and Sports Committee on June 23, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gladiator II Paris Special Screening

Gladiator II Paris Special Screening

Marie-Jose Perec attending the Gladiator II Paris Special Screening at the Pathe Palace in Paris, France on November 10, 2024. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gladiator II Paris Special Screening

Gladiator II Paris Special Screening

Marie-Jose Perec attending the Gladiator II Paris Special Screening at the Pathe Palace in Paris, France on November 10, 2024. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gladiator II Paris Special Screening

Gladiator II Paris Special Screening

Nolan Foucras, Marie-Jose Perec, Malia Metella and Jackson Richardson attending the Gladiator II Paris Special Screening at the Pathe Palace in Paris, France on November 10, 2024. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gladiator II Paris Special Screening

Gladiator II Paris Special Screening

Marie-Jose Perec and Malia Metella attending the Gladiator II Paris Special Screening at the Pathe Palace in Paris, France on November 10, 2024. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gladiator II Paris Special Screening

Gladiator II Paris Special Screening

Marie-Jose Perec and Malia Metella attending the Gladiator II Paris Special Screening at the Pathe Palace in Paris, France on November 10, 2024. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gladiator II Paris Special Screening

Gladiator II Paris Special Screening

Marie-Jose Perec attending the Gladiator II Paris Special Screening at the Pathe Palace in Paris, France on November 10, 2024. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gladiator II Paris Special Screening

Gladiator II Paris Special Screening

Marie-Jose Perec attending the Gladiator II Paris Special Screening at the Pathe Palace in Paris, France on November 10, 2024. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Concerto For Peace By Omar Harfouch - Paris

Concerto For Peace By Omar Harfouch - Paris

Marie-Jose Perec attending a photocall for the Concerto For Peace by Omar Harfouch at the Theatre des Champs-Elysees on September 18, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Concerto For Peace By Omar Harfouch - Paris

Concerto For Peace By Omar Harfouch - Paris

Marie-Jose Perec attending a photocall for the Concerto For Peace by Omar Harfouch at the Theatre des Champs-Elysees on September 18, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Parade Of French Athletes - Podium - Paris

Parade Of French Athletes - Podium - Paris

Marie Jose Perec during the parade of French athletes who took part in the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France on September 14, 2024. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Table Tennis - Marie-Jose Perec In The Stands

Paris 2024 - Table Tennis - Marie-Jose Perec In The Stands

Marie-Jose Perec during the Men's Team Semifinal Match 1 between Team People's Republic of China and Team France on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at South Paris Arena on August 8, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Table Tennis - Marie-Jose Perec In The Stands

Paris 2024 - Table Tennis - Marie-Jose Perec In The Stands

Marie-Jose Perec during the Men's Team Semifinal Match 1 between Team People's Republic of China and Team France on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at South Paris Arena on August 8, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Teddy Riner of Team France celebrates his gold medal win with Marie-Jose Perec after the judo men's +100kg competition during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, in Paris, France on August 2, 2024. Photo by Nicolas Gouhier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Teddy Riner of Team France celebrates his gold medal win with Marie-Jose Perec after the judo men's +100kg competition during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, in Paris, France on August 2, 2024. Photo by Nicolas Gouhier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Teddy Riner of Team France celebrates his gold medal win with Marie-Jose Perec after the judo men's +100kg competition during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, in Paris, France on August 2, 2024. Photo by Nicolas Gouhier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Teddy Riner of Team France celebrates his gold medal win with Marie-Jose Perec after the judo men's +100kg competition during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, in Paris, France on August 2, 2024. Photo by Nicolas Gouhier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Teddy Riner of Team France celebrates his gold medal win with Marie-Jose Perec after the judo men's +100kg competition during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, in Paris, France on August 2, 2024. Photo by Nicolas Gouhier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Teddy Riner of Team France celebrates his gold medal win with Marie-Jose Perec after the judo men's +100kg competition during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, in Paris, France on August 2, 2024. Photo by Nicolas Gouhier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Teddy Riner of Team France celebrates his gold medal win with Marie-Jose Perec after the judo men's +100kg competition during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, in Paris, France on August 2, 2024. Photo by Nicolas Gouhier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Teddy Riner of Team France celebrates his gold medal win with Marie-Jose Perec after the judo men's +100kg competition during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, in Paris, France on August 2, 2024. Photo by Nicolas Gouhier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Teddy Riner of Team France celebrates his gold medal win with Marie-Jose Perec after the judo men's +100kg competition during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, in Paris, France on August 2, 2024. Photo by Nicolas Gouhier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Teddy Riner of Team France celebrates his gold medal win with Marie-Jose Perec after the judo men's +100kg competition during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, in Paris, France on August 2, 2024. Photo by Nicolas Gouhier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Teddy Riner of Team France celebrates his gold medal win with Marie-Jose Perec after the judo men's +100kg competition during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, in Paris, France on August 2, 2024. Photo by Nicolas Gouhier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Teddy Riner of Team France celebrates his gold medal win with Marie-Jose Perec after the judo men's +100kg competition during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, in Paris, France on August 2, 2024. Photo by Nicolas Gouhier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Paris 2024 - Judo - Teddy Riner Celebrates Gold With Family And Friends

Teddy Riner of Team France celebrates his gold medal win with Marie-Jose Perec after the judo men's +100kg competition during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, in Paris, France on August 2, 2024. Photo by Nicolas Gouhier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Torchbearers Teddy Riner (R) and Marie-Jose Perec prepare to light up the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. Photo by Xia Yifang/POOL/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

(240726) -- PARIS, July 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Torchbearers Teddy Riner (R) and Marie-Jose Perec prepare to light up the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. (Photo by Xia Yifang/POOL/Xinhua)

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Torchbearers Teddy Riner (R) and Marie-Jose Perec light up the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Du Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Torchbearers Teddy Riner (R) and Marie-Jose Perec light up the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. Photo by Xia Yifang/POOL/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Torch Departing From Iena Bridge Towards Tuileries Gardens

Paris 2024 - Torch Departing From Iena Bridge Towards Tuileries Gardens

Charles Coste, the oldest French Olympic champion, passes the Olympic flame to torchbearers Marie-Jose Perec (R/ABACAPRESS.COM and Teddy Riner during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Du Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Torchbearers Teddy Riner and Marie-Jose Perec are about to light up the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Torchbearers Teddy Riner and Marie-Jose Perec light up the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Torchbearers Teddy Riner and Marie-Jose Perec light up the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

The torchbearers French former sprinter Marie-Jose Perec and French judoka Teddy Riner stand next to a lit Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Dawei/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

A general view of the Paris Skyline, as the Arc de Triomphe and Olympic Cauldron can be seen, after being lit by Torch bearers French Athlete Marie-Jose Perec and French Judoka Teddy Riner Photo by not pictured/ABACAPRESS.COM during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Richard Heathcote/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Torchbearers Teddy Riner Photo by R/ABACAPRESS.COM and Marie-Jose Perec light up the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Wei/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

A general view of the Paris Skyline, as the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Arc de Triomphe and Olympic Cauldron can be seen, after being lit by Torch bearers French Athlete Marie-Jose Perec and French Judo Practitioner Teddy Riner Photo by not pictured/ABACAPRESS.COM during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Richard Heathcote/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Paris 2024 - Olympic Flame Being Lit

Torchbearers Teddy Riner Photo by R/ABACAPRESS.COM and Marie-Jose Perec light up the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Du Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Torch Departing From Iena Bridge Towards Tuileries Gardens

Paris 2024 - Torch Departing From Iena Bridge Towards Tuileries Gardens

Torchbearers Teddy Riner and Marie-Jose Perec hold the Olympic torches during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Du Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Torch Departing From Iena Bridge Towards Tuileries Gardens

Paris 2024 - Torch Departing From Iena Bridge Towards Tuileries Gardens

Torchbearers Teddy Riner Photo byL/ABACAPRESS.COM and Marie-Jose Perec hold the Olympic torches during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Du Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-OPENING CEREMONY

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-OPENING CEREMONY

(240726) -- PARIS, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Torchbearers Teddy Riner (R) and Marie-Jose Perec prepare to light up the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. (Photo by Xia Yifang/POOL/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-OPENING CEREMONY

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-OPENING CEREMONY

(240726) -- PARIS, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Torchbearers Teddy Riner (R) and Marie-Jose Perec light up the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. (Photo by Xia Yifang/POOL/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-OPENING CEREMONY

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-OPENING CEREMONY

(240726) -- PARIS, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Torchbearers Teddy Riner (R) and Marie-Jose Perec prepare to light up the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. (Photo by Xia Yifang/POOL/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-OPENING CEREMONY

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-OPENING CEREMONY

(240726) -- PARIS, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Torchbearers Teddy Riner (R) and Marie-Jose Perec light up the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Wei)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-OPENING CEREMONY

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-OPENING CEREMONY

(240726) -- PARIS, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Torchbearers Teddy Riner (R) and Marie-Jose Perec light up the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Yu)