In the Footsteps of Edwin Moses Edwin Moses is a sports legend for many reasons. There are his athletic achievements, of course, but also the fact that he was the first to monitor and analyze his performance scientifically in order to become the best. His specialty? The 400m hurdles, a discipline he dominated outrageously for…
Rugby World Cup …. En maintenant, bonjour Paris As is often the case in my articles, I start with a quote. I looked for one by William Webb Ellis, but couldn’t find any. Presumably, he preferred playing rugby rather than talking about it. Lucie LLONG (Sports artist & rugby lover) In this article, I…
On the occasion of the release of Robin Duvillard’s first book, “Le ski de fond … en comble,” published by Les Passionnés de Bouquins, I’m delighted to introduce this colorful narrative for which I had the honor of illustrating the cover. Never one to hold back on anecdotes, Robin candidly shares insights into his sport,…
Special report: Mastering the Art of Painting the Moving Body Art history has many artists who look for representing human being in his daily life and his leisure. From the Egyptians to the ancient Greeks behind the Olympic Games, from the Impressionists to contemporary artists, movement has always been an inquenchable source of inspiration. In…
The book Mémoires du rugby à l’ancienne by Serge Collinet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB2484d67qQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB2484d67qQ Rugby is a sport that leaves traces both physically and psychologically. Like a poisoned arrow slowly distilling its venom into the blood of all those lucky enough to have ever worn a rugby jersey and ball. Exhilarating stories of rides, victories or evenings, away…
The Olympic Games from Antiquity to Today The history of the Olympic Games from antiquity is long and tumultuous. It begins in 776 BC and continues for over 1000 years. For the majority of this period, the games were held in Olympia, in Greece, a city that is now a popular tourist destination. The Ancient…
Issoire, urban decoration project The arrival of the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré in the city of Issoire was one of the triggers of this beautiful project of city decoration at once artistic, cultural and sporting. Led by Mayor Bertrand Barraud and his municipal team, it aims to beautify the outskirts of the city and illustrate…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Olympism spirit Revisited in the 20th century by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the modern Olympic Games differ from other sporting events in their universality and this desire to break racial and/or political issues. 14 days of competition, human and deeply universal values are conveyed by sport, values such as respect, team spirit, self-sacrifice…