For Renaud Lavillenie, the Olympic Games are an 'extra', with 'everything to win and nothing to risk'

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Renaud Lavillenie, the Olympic Games as a bonus

\n\nThere is no stress but a great boost of motivation for Renaud Lavillenie, our pole vault world record holder. While the Olympic Games Tokyo looms on the horizon, Lavillenie sees the event not as a source of pressure, but rather as a “bonus”.\n\n

An Olympic Games without pressure for Lavillenie

\n\n“I'm going there with the idea that I have everything to gain and nothing to lose” declares the French champion with a view to the Olympic Games. For him, this state of mind is far from the first Olympics where stress and expectations were omnipresent. This time, after a successful career, the Games are seen more as an accomplishment and a reward.\n\n

Goals achieved and motivation intact

\n\nThe look of Renaud Lavillenie on his career and on these Olympic Games to come shows great wisdom. He has already achieved his goals, including becoming Olympic champion in London in 2012 and breaking the world record in 2014. However, his motivation remains intact. Renaud sees these Games as a “bonus”, one more chance to express his talent and delight his supporters. \n\n

Renaud Lavillenie, an icon of French sport

\n\nA true icon of sport in France, Renaud Lavillenie remains a great source of inspiration for many French and international athletes. His Olympic spirit, dedication and positive attitude make him a role model for many young athletes around the world. \n\n

The Tokyo meeting, another step in a brilliant career

\n\nToday, the Olympic Games of Tokyo represent another step in Renaud's brilliant career. Regardless of the results obtained, the champion remains unfazed and continues to prove his excellence on and off the track. With an “all to gain and nothing to lose” attitude, he is ready for these Games, and we can’t wait to see him in action.\n\n\n\n\n