In the video, James is preparing for the Olympic Games but is unsure which sport to present. He meets with five athletes training for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, trying out mountain biking, ping pong, triple jump, handball, and fencing in disabled sports. Each athlete shares their sport, achievements, and Olympic aspirations while coaching James. They also discuss their training routines, support from the Gard department, and personal goals, emphasizing the Olympics as their ultimate objective.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The Olympic Games are being prepared for in Paris.
2. The athletes are preparing for the 2024 Olympics.
3. Lorenzo is a 21-year-old mountain biker who has finished third in the world championship.
4. Lorenzo's bike costs between 6,000 and 8,000 euros.
5. Lucie Gauthier has been playing table tennis since she was 8 years old.
6. Lucie is a champion of Europe and mixed doubles and women's doubles.
7. Jean-Marc is a triple jumper who has represented France in the world championships and Olympic Games.
8. Jean-Marc's goal is to bring back a medal for the French team at the 2024 Olympics.
9. Babel is an 18-year-old fencer who has been fencing for around 10 years.
10. Babel has been competing in disabled sports for three years.
11. Thibault is a 19-year-old handball player who is in the second year of his BTS.
12. Thibault trains intensively, with a combination of morning and afternoon sessions.
13. Thibault's goal is to participate in the Olympic Games in France.
14. The athletes are supported by their families, friends, and the Department of Gard.