Atlanta 1996. Jean Galfione, pole vault © Bruno... Lot 95

Atlanta 1996. Jean Galfione, pole vault © Bruno Fablet/L'Équipe 2 August 1996. To be a pole vault champion, you need technique and nerves. Jean Galfione, 25 years old, waited four and a half hours and the failure of his Russian and German opponents before he could savour his victory with 5.92m, a new Olympic record. Three years later, he will be the first Frenchman to clear 6 meters, but is his conversion to sailing already announced in the unfurling of this tricolour flag? In 2005, Galfione gave up the pole for the helm of the boats. His current objectives: the Transat Jacques-Vabre and the Route du Rhum. Single later print. Edition 1/1. Printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta Satin 300g paper. Flamant art frame. 53 X 80 cm