Surfing: France’s No. 1 athlete for Olympic Day in Lorient

The Territorial Olympic and Sports Committee is organizing Olympic Day on Wednesday, June 24, at Lorient Beach. From 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., free activities will be offered to participants, including surfing and relay races on the sand. To register, simply contact Aurélie, program coordinator at the CTOS of Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin, by phone (0690391400) or by email (mission.ctossbsm@outlook.fr).

A major surprise for all participants in this event is the announced appearance of surfing champion Marco Mignot. Currently ranked 11th in the world (and No. 1 in France, ahead of Kauli Vaast, who is 14th), he will take part in the event on Lorient Beach.

Marco Mignot with David Blanchard upon his arrival in Saint Barth on Monday evening.