The coronation of Pauline Ferrand-Prevot this summer on the Tour de France has completely changed the situation for French cycling according to Marion Rousse.
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wrote a history page this summer. By winning the Tour de France, the Tricolore has entered the legend of cycling and conquered the hearts of the French. To the point of appearing in the eyes of some as the largest tricolor sportswoman in history.
The Olympic champion also brought female cycling into a new dimension. This is evidenced by the 7.7 million viewers in front of France 2 on the occasion of the last stage of the Women’s Tour. Star consultant at France Télévisions and director of the Great Women’s Loop, Marion Rousse was also amazed.
“I think no one expected this, this success comparable to that of the Tour des Men, she said to the Telegram. From the first year, it worked and the yellow jersey of Pauline Ferrand-Prévot allowed the race to change clearly. »»
Marion Rousse Fan of Pauline Ferrand-Prevot
“” You know, it was not necessarily a gift that we gave to girls in 2022. When you watch TV audiences and this peak at more than seven million viewers during the last step, it’s still crazy, she continued. Every day, people say thank you, thank you for allowing us to experience this. Female cycling is definitely launched, there will be no more backwards. It will never be the same again. »»
And Julian Alaphilippe’s partner to say all the good she thought of her great friend.
“She has a charisma, an aura, which far exceeds that of a high -level sportswoman. She is honest too, she is accessible, she touches the Gens, she blew.
She made us vibrate on the Tour but, remember, she also experienced more difficult during her career. She experienced very high but also very low. She has devoted her life to the bicycle. She had already won everything in all disciplines but there, she has just won the most beautiful race in the world. Honestly, there was no better model to make young girls dream. »»
