The Paris Olympics 2024 has recently concluded. Athletes from all over the world showed their prowess in the Olympics held in Paris, the capital of France. However, there were many players who were in the news not only for winning medals but also for losing hearts. Paris is called the City of Love. Here couples express their love openly. In such a situation, the players participating in the Olympics also did not lag behind and a unique record was made. According to a report, a total of 11 athletes proposed for marriage in Paris. Never before have so many players proposed marriage in an Olympics.
Tony Estanguet, President of the Paris Olympic Organizing Committee, said at the closing ceremony, “Paris 2024 broke many records. There were record spectators, record attendance, record decibel levels. And, yes, in Paris we have broken a new record that is very close to our hearts. The highest number of marriage proposals ever at an Olympic Games. These feelings of hope, inspiration and love will remain forever.” Let us tell you about the selected athletes who proposed for marriage at the Paris Olympics.
Chinese badminton star Huang Yaqiong was very surprised when her boyfriend Liu Yuchen proposed to her for marriage after winning the gold medal. Yuchen’s happiness was worth seeing as soon as she extended the engagement ring to Qiong. Yuchen is also a badminton player. Yaqiong won gold in the mixed doubles event with Zheng Si Wei. At the same time, French runner Alice Finot made headlines not only for breaking the European record in the women’s 3000 meter steeplechase final but also for her marriage proposal. Finot ran towards the stands after an impressive performance and proposed to her boyfriend by kneeling down.
American women’s rugby sevens player Elve Kelter proposed to her fellow rugby player Katherine Trader immediately after winning bronze. This proposal added a happy moment to her achievement. Italian gymnast Alessia Maurelli was proposed to by her partner Massimo Bertelloni. Maurelli won bronze in the group all-around event. The two have been together for more than two years. America’s Justin Best proposed to his girlfriend Lainey Duncan in front of the Eiffel Tower. Justin won gold in rowing. American shot put player Payton Otterdahl also gave an engagement ring to girlfriend Maddie Niels at the Eiffel Tower.
